Terms and Sessions of Congress

A ______ is the length of time between elections in Congress (two years).

• term

• session

• bill

• committee

Each Congressional term consists of how many sessions?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Congress consists of two houses, the House of Representatives and the ________, that act to check and balance each other.

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

• President

Our bicameral legislature is a reflection of which principle, and was part of the Connecticut Compromise of 1787?

• Unitarianism

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Socialism

Why does Congress Matter?

• Because it makes laws and represents the people.

• Because it is a branch of the military.

• Because it is a private organization.

• Because it is a state government.

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

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Are there term limits for members of the House of Representatives?

• No term limits

• 2 terms

• 4 terms

• 6 terms

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• 7 years as a U.S. citizen

• Resident of represented state

• Born in the United States

How many years must a person have been a U.S. citizen to qualify for the House of Representatives?

• 7 years

• 3 years

• 10 years

• 14 years

A person must be at least 25 years old to be a member of the House of Representatives.

• True

• False