Civics Chapter 5 - The Legislative Branch

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?

• 175

• 220

• 435

How many representatives are in the Senate?

• 200

• 100

• 110

How are representatives determined in the House of Representatives?

• By population

• 2 per state

• By equal representation

How are representatives determined in the Senate?

• By population

• 2 per state

• By the electoral college program

How old does a person have to be in order to be in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

• 40 years old

How old does a person have to be in order to be in the U.S. Senate?

• 30

• 20

• 35

Congress has the power to...

• Appoint judges

• Veto laws

• Impeach government officials

During the impeachment process, which house brings charges against the president?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Speaker of the House

During the impeachment process, which house conducts the criminal trial?

• Vice president

• Senate

• House of Representatives

What is it called when a president refuses to sign a bill?

• Veto

• Approve

• Cloture