Congress- The Senate

The US Congress is a bicameral institution, which means

• it has one chamber

• it has two chambers

• it has three branches

Representation in the House is based on

• population

• equality

• neither

The Senate is referred to as

• the people's house

• the lower house

• the upper house

How long is the term in the Senate?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What is the age requirement to be a senator?

• 25 years old

• 35 years old

• 30 years old

Each state has ______ senators.

• 6

• 2

• 435

One unique feature of the Senate is

• it's a continuous body

• it approves treaties

• it approves presidential appointments

• all of the above

Who is the presiding officer in the Senate?

• the Vice President of the US

• the majority leader

• the minority leader

Which amendment allowed for the direct election (election by the people) of senators?

• 1st amendment

• 10th amendment

• 17th amendment

• 19th amendment

What is one difference between the House and the Senate?

• The Senate is less structured and allows for unlimited debate (filibuster) on a bill

• The House is less structured and allows for unlimited debate on a bill

• The Senate is elected by the people of each Congressional district

• The House is a continuous body, meaning not all members are up for reelection at the same time