Law Studies 9 Weeks Exam

How many seats are in the House of Representatives?

• 435
• 400
• 450
• 500

How many seats are in the senate?

• 150
• 75
• 50
• 100

What is one requirement under the Constitution to become a representative?

• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Must be at least 30 years old.
• Must be a natural-born citizen.
• Must have a college degree.

How many total members are there in Congress?

• 500
• 600
• 450
• 535

Who was the first elected female Representative in 1916?

• Alice Paul
• Carrie Chapman Catt
• Margaret Sanger
• Jeannette Rankin

How many Senators are there in Congress?

• 50
• 200
• 75
• 100

How many Senators are there per state?

• 1
• 3
• 4
• 2

What is the main job of Congress?

• To pass bills and make/propose laws for the country.

• To manage the country's finances directly.
• To conduct foreign diplomacy exclusively.
• To oversee the President's actions.

Under the Constitution, the House of Representatives chooses a presiding officer called

• House Majority Whip
• Majority Leader
• Speaker of the House
• President of the Senate

What gives Congress the power to regulate commerce, or business with foreign nations and between the states?

• The U.S. Constitution.

• The Declaration of Independence.
• The Bill of Rights.
• The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.