SSCG8b quiz

When are congressional elections held for the House of Representatives?

• The Tuesday following the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year

• The Tuesday following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year

• The first Tuesday in November of each even-numbered year

• The first Tuesday in November of each odd-numbered year

What are off-year elections?

• Elections held in nonpresidential election years

• Elections held in presidential election years

• Elections held every four years

• Elections held every six years

How often do House of Representative members run for election or re-election?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every six years

How many senators run for election or re-election every two years?

• All senators

• One-third of the senators

• Half of the senators

• Two-thirds of the senators

How long is a senator's term?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

When were senators originally elected by the state legislatures?

• For the first 125 years following the passing of the U.S. Constitution

• For the first 100 years following the passing of the U.S. Constitution

• For the first 75 years following the passing of the U.S. Constitution

• For the first 50 years following the passing of the U.S. Constitution

When was the 17th amendment passed?

• 1913

• 1900

• 1920

• 1890

What did the 17th amendment do?

• Placed the election of senators in the hands of the American citizens

• Extended the term of senators to eight years

• Allowed senators to be appointed by the President

• Abolished the Senate

Who elects senators and representatives after the ratification of the 17th amendment?

• The state legislatures

• The President

• The American citizens

• The Supreme Court

How are senators and representatives elected after 1913?

• By the state legislatures

• By the President

• By the American citizens

• By the Supreme Court