Legislative Branch (Congress) Review - LCMS (WI)

What are the three constitutional requirements to be a member of the U.S. Senate?

• At least 30 years of age, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and a resident of the state one is elected to represent.
• At least 40 years of age, a U.S. citizen for at least five years, and a resident of the state one is elected to represent.
• At least 35 years of age, a U.S. citizen for at least ten years, and a resident of any state.
• At least 25 years of age, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and a resident of the state one is elected to represent.

What are the three constitutional requirements to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• At least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and resident of the state they represent.
• At least 21 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 3 years, and resident of the state they represent.
• At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 10 years, and resident of the state they represent.
• At least 18 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 5 years, and resident of the state they represent.

The minimum age for a Senator according to the U.S. Constitution is ______ years old.

• 30
• 40
• 35
• 25

The minimum age for a member of the House of Representatives according to the U.S. Constitution is ______ years old.

• 18
• 30
• 21
• 25

A person must have at least ______ years of U.S. citizenship in order to be a member of the U.S. Senate.

• 9
• 5
• 12
• 7

A person must have at least ______ years of U.S. citizenship in order to be a member of the House of Representatives.

• 6

• 10
• 7
• 9

The term length for a member of the Senate is _______ years.

• 6
• 4
• 8
• 2

The term length for a member of the House of Representatives is ______ years.

• 4
• 6
• 3

• 2

Both Senators and members of the House of Representatives can serve ________________.

• two terms

• as many terms as they are elected for

• six terms

• three terms

How is the number of representatives for the House of Representatives from each state determined?

• Based on the state's population, as determined by the decennial census.
• Based on the state's land area
• By the number of counties in the state
• Determined by the state's GDP