The Legislative Branch Quiz

The qualifications for a U.S. Senator or Representative require all the following EXCEPT that he or she:

• Be a U.S. citizen.

• Be at least a certain age.

• Live in the state he or she represents.

• Belong to a registered political party.

The person who serves as the President of the Senate is also:

• the Senate Majority Leader.

• a member elected by the Senate.

• the Vice-President of the United States.

• the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

A U.S. Senator serves for a term of:

• 2 years.

• 4 years.

• 6 years.

• 8 years.

If the President neither signs nor returns a bill to Congress during the time allowed when Congress is in session, that bill:

• is Vetoed.

• Becomes law.

• Goes to the State Legislatures for consideration.

• Must be signed by the Vice-President to become law.

A member of the House of Representatives is elected to a term of:

• 1 year.

• 2 years.

• 4 years.

• 6 years.

What is the minimum age for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 35

Which of the following is an example of what Congress cannot do?

• Borrow money from other nations.

• Regulate interstate and foreign trade.

• Declare war.

• Charge someone with a crime they committed before it was illegal.

Overriding a Presidential Veto of a bill requires:

• A two-thirds vote by both houses of Congress.

• A unanimous vote by both houses of Congress.

• A three-fourths vote by both houses of Congress.

• A majority vote by one house and a two-thirds vote by the other.

The president of the Senate votes:

• on every bill.

• only on tax bills.

• only when the Senate vote is tied.

• only when requested by the Senate.

What is the practice intended to establish an unfair political advantage for a particular party or group by manipulating district boundaries?

• Redistricting

• Gerrymandering

• Reapportionment

• Bill of Attainder