The Legislative Branch

Senators serve

• 4 year terms

• 6 year terms

• 3 year terms

• 2 year terms

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

• majority vote

• 3/4 vote

• 2/3 vote

• unanimous vote

To run for senator, you must

• be at least 25 years old

• be at least 30 years old

• have been a US Citizen for fifteen years

• have a law degree

What qualification do both houses of congress have in common?

• Members must be born in the United States

• Members must be at least 30 years old

• Members must graduate from college

• Members must live in the state they represent.

How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?

• Equal representation

• By the population of the state

• Voting

• None of these

How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 9

• 2

• 100

• 435

How long do members of the House of Representatives serve, or what is their term length?

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

• For life

How old do you have to be to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• 35 years old

• No age requirements

• 30 years old

When a bill passes the House, where does it go next?

• Senate
• Supreme Court
• President
• Library of Congress

Congress is referred to as a bicameral body because it has

• 3 branches

• 2 parts

• equal representation

• one branch