APGOPO U.S. Constitution Hunt

How often are representatives elected?

• EVERY 2 YEARS

• EVERY 4 YEARS

• EVERY YEAR

• EVERY 6 YEARS

How old must a Representative be to be elected?

• 25 YEARS OLD

• 18 YEARS OLD

• 30 YEARS OLD

• 21 YEARS OLD

How long is the term for a Senator?

• 6 YEARS

• 2 YEARS

• 4 YEARS

• 8 YEARS

How were Senators originally chosen?

• BY STATE LEGISLATURES –

• BY POPULAR VOTE –

• BY THE PRESIDENT –

• BY THE SUPREME COURT –

How old does someone have to be to be a senator?

• 30 YEARS OLD

• 25 YEARS OLD

• 35 YEARS OLD

• 40 YEARS OLD

Who is the president of the Senate and when may that person vote?

• VICE PRESIDENT – WHEN THERE IS A TIE

• SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE – WHENEVER THEY CHOOSE

• MAJORITY LEADER – IN ALL CASES

• CHIEF JUSTICE – DURING IMPEACHMENT TRIALS

Which legislative body has the power of impeachment and which body has the power to try an impeached official?

• HOUSE OF REPS. HAS THE POWER TO IMPEACH

• SENATE HAS THE POWER TO IMPEACH

• SUPREME COURT HAS THE POWER TO IMPEACH

• PRESIDENT HAS THE POWER TO IMPEACH

Who shall officiate when the President is tried for impeachment?

• The Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

• The Vice President of the United States

• The Speaker of the House

• The Secretary of State

What is the required vote that is necessary to convict someone who has been impeached?

• 2/3rd vote is necessary to convict (66 out of 100)

• Simple majority (51 out of 100)

• Unanimous vote (100 out of 100)

• 3/4th vote (75 out of 100)

What is the only penalty that can be imposed on someone who is impeached?

• Removed from office and prevented from holding another federal position

• Imprisonment for a minimum of five years

• Removed from office but they can hold another federal position

• Loss of citizenship