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Switchboard of the Capitol

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

•“I am interested in what I need to do to become a representative for my district. I am from New York and 27 years old.”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

2.

•“I heard that the President has been impeached and I want to know how I can hear the opening arguments for the impeachment trial. Who would be able to tell me what the timeline is?”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

3.

•“I’d like to get information about any Congressmen that have been in office for more than 2 terms”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

4.

•“I am concerned about Tampa Bay and the way the building and traffic around the area is impacting the water. I want to make sure the person I talk to knows the area really well and can listen to some ideas I have to make a change”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

5.

•“I’d like to leave a message for the Speaker to discuss a committee report that was published last week”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

6.

•“I am trying to find out about the newest regulations regarding the naturalization process. Who would I need to talk to?”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

7.

•“I’m calling from Florida and I want to speak to the chamber where I can talk to both of my congressmen”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

8.

•“I am frustrated with our first term Congressman. He’s been in office for 3 years and has done NOTHING!”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

9.

•“I have a lot of questions about the new tax bill that was introduced yesterday. I was hoping to speak with my Congressmen to get information before the initial vote”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

10.

•“I want to talk to someone about proposing a bill that would research the option for high-speed rail in my district.”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

11.

•“I want to know which Congressmen were responsible for agreeing to ratify the treaty with Canada – can they help me get a pet polar bear?!”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

12.

•“I believe that the Federal District Court judge in my area is participating in criminal activities. Who do I need to talk to so they can start the investigation?”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

13.

•“I heard there was a close vote in one of the chambers yesterday where the Vice President had to make the deciding vote. Who can I talk to so I can see how each Congressmen voted?”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

14.

•“I want to run for my local area’s Congressional seat! I live in Hillsborough County, Florida, and I’m 33 years old – can you put me through to the office so I can find out what I need to do?”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both

15.

•“I am an American but have been living overseas most of my life. I’ve resided in Maryland for the last 9 years and have decided I want to run for a Congressional seat. Who should I talk to?”

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Both