Intro to Congress

_____________ of the U.S. Constitution lays the foundation for the Legislative Branch. 

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article VII

Which term means "having two houses"?

• Bicameral
• Bipartiasan
• Two-party
• Two-housal

Representation is equal for all states

• Senate (alone)
• House of Representatives (alone)
• Congress (both chambers)

Representation is based on a state's population

• Senate (alone)
• House of Representatives (alone)
• Congress (both chambers)

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100
• 250
• 435
• 535

How many members are in the Senate?

• 100
• 250
• 435
• 535

How long are the elected terms of members of the Senate?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

A member of the United States House of Representatives serves a ______ year term.

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 3

Who casts votes if there is a tie in the Senate?

• Speaker of the House
• Vice President
• President of the United States
• Majority Leader

____________ refers to the actual division of congressional districts, or the drawing of congressional district lines, within a state.

• Reapportionment
• Redistricting
• Gerrymandering
• Inauguration