legislative branch review

Which statements below represent the requirements to run for the House of Representatives?

• Be at least 30 years old.

• Be at least 25 years old.

• Be a citizen for at least 7 years.

• Be a citizen for at least 9 years.

Which statements below represent the requirements to run for the Senate?

• Be at least 30 years old.

• Be at least 25 years old.

• Be a citizen for at least 7 years.

• Be a citizen for at least 9 years.

Which of the following people are U.S. Senators?

• Lisa Murkowski

• Dan Sullivan

• Don Young

• Sarah Vance

Who is the President of the Senate?

• Paul Ryan
• Al Franken
• Donald Trump
• Mike Pence

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a contributing factor to the incumbency effect?

• Name recognition

• Voting record

• Educational background

• Experience in campaigning

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be a member of the House?

• 25 years old

• resident of your state

• you must be a citizen of the U.S. for 25 years

• you must be a citizen for 7 years

This image shows the political concept of drawing districts to a particular political party's advantage, what is this concept called?

• Salamandering

• Gerrymandering

• Gerry Curling

• Elbridge Gerrying

Which of the following is NOT true of members of Congress?

• Members of Congress act as policymakers and make public policy through the passage of legislation.

• Members of Congress are constituent servants

• Members of Congress work to support their political party platform.

• After listening to constituents, members vote based on the opinions of thos constituents; that is, they become the trustee of the constituent

the length of time an official serves; the two-year period during which Congress assembles

• session

• term

• continuous body

Which of the following best describes a nonlegislative power of Congress?

• Power to declare war

• Power to tax

• Impeachment power

• Power to regulate commerce