Unit 3: Congress Review

What is the total number of members in the U.S. Congress?

• 100

• 435

• 535

• 200

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Who are the leaders of the Senate?

• The Speaker

• Vice President/President Pro Tempore

• Majority Leader

• Chief Justice

What is the minimum age requirement to be a U.S. Senator?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

Which legislative body is based on equal representation?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

What are 3 powers only the Senate can do?

• Impeach, approve treaties, approve appointments
• Impeachment trial, approve treaties, approve appointments
• Start money Bills, approve treaties, approve appointments
• Start money Bills, approve treaties, impeach

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make all laws that are "necessary and proper", and are known as -

• reserved powers

• implied powers

• concurrent powers

• expressed powers

Which of the headlines below is an example of the legislative branch limiting the power of the executive branch?

• Senate Rejects Latest Appointment of Secretary of State

• President Vetoes Foreign Aid Bill for Japan

• Supreme Court Rules Line-Item Veto Unconstitutional

• Senate Impeaches Supreme Court Judge

Congress is made up of which chambers?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• President of the United States

How much do members of Congress make?

• $174,000 per year
• $120,000 per year
• $200,000 per year
• $150,000 per year