AP/DC Congress

Mr. Tran wants to be a representative for the district he lives in. Which of the following qualifications must he have in order to run for a position in the House of Representatives?

• He must have a law degree

• He must be 25 years old

• He must be a natural born citizen

• He must be approved by Mr. Mount

In order to remove a government official, the ________________ brings the impeachment charge and the ____________ hears the case.

• House, Senate

• Senate, House

• House, Supreme Court

• Senate, Senate

Representation in the House of Representatives is based on population

• True

• False

This Amendment allowed for the citizens to directly elect their Senators

• 16

• 17

• 18

• 19

Every state has one member of the Senate

• True

• False

While the president proposes the national budget every year,

• Congress must approve it

• The Supreme Court must approve it

• The taxpayers must approve it

• All of the above

What does the term divided government mean in the United States?

• When the Supreme Court is controlled by justices appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents.

• When one political party controls the presidency while the other controls one or both chambers of Congress.

• When the federal government shares power with the state governments.

• When Congress is equally divided between Democrats and Republicans.

Bills that deal with spending money must originate where

• House

• Senate

Which of these is incorrect for the requirements to be in the US Senate

• Must be 30 years old

• Be a US citizen for nine years

• Reside in the state you want to represent

• be friends with Mr. Mount

Which of the following is incorrect for the requirements to be a member of the US House?

• Must be a US citizen for 7 years

• Must be 25 years old

• Can live in any state

• All of the above