Quiz on The Legislative Branch (Chapter 5.1)

How many total members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 200

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

How many total members are there in the Senate?

• 200

• 435

• 100

• 50

What is the minimum age requirement to be a Senator?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

What is the term length for a Senator?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

What is gerrymandering?

• The process of electing a new Speaker

• The practice of drawing district lines to favor a political party

• The method of counting votes

• The system of checks and balances

What is required for a person to be elected to the House of Representatives?

• Elected by the Senate

• Resident of the state they represent

• U.S. citizen for at least 9 years

• At least 30 years old

What is censure in the context of Congressional conduct?

• A method of expelling a member from Congress

• A formal disapproval requiring the member to resign

• A formal disapproval with a public reprimand

• A process of impeachment

What is expulsion in the context of Congressional conduct?

• A formal disapproval with a public reprimand

• A method of suspending a member temporarily

• The most serious form of discipline requiring the member to give up their seat

• A process of impeachment

How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every six years