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What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• None of the above

What is the term length for a Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• None of the above

What was the Founders' primary intent for having different term lengths in the two chambers of Congress?

• To ensure rapid changes in government policy

• To balance the need for stability with the need for responsiveness to the electorate

• To give the Senate more power than the House

• None of the above

Which chamber of Congress has the power to initiate revenue bills?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Both chambers equally

• Neither chamber

What does the "power of the purse" refer to?

• The ability to tax citizens

• The control over government spending

• The power to print and coin money

• The authority to borrow money on the credit of the United States

Which Amendment gave Congress the power to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states?

• 14th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 20th Amendment

Which chamber of Congress has the sole power to ratify treaties?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Both chambers equally

• Neither chamber

How does the power to confirm presidential appointments differ between the two chambers of Congress?

• Only the Senate has this power

• Only the House of Representatives has this power

• Both chambers share this power equally

• Neither chamber has this power

What is the required majority for the Senate to ratify a treaty?

• Simple majority (over 50%)

• Three-fifths majority (60%)

• Two-thirds majority (over 66%)

• Unanimous consent (100%)

Which chamber of Congress is considered closer to the people, and why?

• The Senate, because Senators represent entire states

• The House of Representatives, because its members are more numerous and serve shorter terms

• Both chambers equally

• Neither chamber