Overview of the Legislative Branch

Which of the following is a requirement to become a United States Representative?

• Be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and reside in the state represented.

• Be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and reside in the state represented.

• Be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen for 5 years, and reside in any state.

• Be at least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for 14 years, and reside in the state represented.

Which of the following best describes the main job of a Senator?

• Represent the interests of their state and vote on laws and treaties.

• Represent the interests of their congressional district and create laws.

• Serve as the head of the legislative branch and interpret laws.

• Enforce laws and serve as Commander-in-Chief.

Which of the following is a check that the Judicial Branch has on the Legislature?

• Declaring laws unconstitutional.

• Vetoing bills passed by Congress.

• Appointing members of Congress.

• Proposing new laws.

What is a Congressional District?

• An area in a state represented by a member of the House of Representatives.

• A state represented by two Senators.

• A region governed by the President.

• A territory overseen by the Supreme Court.

Who represents a Congressional District in the United States government?

• A member of the House of Representatives.

• A Senator.

• The President.

• A Supreme Court Justice.

What is the length of a term for a United States Senator?

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

What is the length of a term for a United States Representative?

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

Which of the following is defined as "drawing voting districts to favor a specific party"?

• Incumbent

• Gerrymandering

• Lobbying

• A Filibuster

Which of the following is defined as, "a politician who is running for re election in the same seat"?

• A Repeat Candidate

• A Straw-man Candidate

• A Lame Duck Candidate

• An Incumbent

Place the following Senate positions from Highest Rank (1) to Lowest Rank (4).

• Senate Minority Leader

• President Pro Tempore

• Senate Majority Leader

• Vice President