The Legislative Branch

What does 'bicameral' mean in the context of Congress?

• One chamber

• Two chambers

• Three chambers

• Four chambers

The Great Compromise of 1787 established which two chambers of Congress?

• House of Representatives and Supreme Court

• Senate and Supreme Court

• House of Representatives and Senate

• President and Senate

The House of Representatives represents the people and is based on ________.

• population

• age

• income

• state size

The Senate represents the states and provides ________ representation.

• equal

• proportional

• regional

• population-based

What is the main purpose of having a bicameral legislature?

• To increase the power of large states

• To prevent concentration of power and balance large vs. small states

• To make laws faster

• To reduce the number of elections

What are the constitutional requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old, U.S. citizen for 7 years, resident of the state (not required to live in the district)

• 30 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, resident of the state

• 21 years old, U.S. citizen for 5 years, resident of the district

• 35 years old, natural born citizen, resident of the state

What is the minimum age required to be a U.S. Senator?

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

• 35 years old

• 21 years old

How many years must a person be a U.S. citizen before becoming a Senator?

• 9 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 12 years

Why did the Founders require stricter qualifications for the Senate?

• To make the Senate the 'upper chamber' as a stabilizing force.

• To ensure the Senate had more members than the House.

• To allow Senators to serve shorter terms.

• To make the Senate more responsive to public opinion.

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 435 members

• 100 members

• 250 members

• 500 members