Understanding Congress: Senate and House

What is the total number of senators in the United States Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535

How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following is a primary function of the House of Representatives?

• Approving treaties

• Initiating revenue bills

• Confirming presidential appointments

• Conducting impeachment trials

What is the minimum age requirement to be elected as a U.S. Representative?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

Which chamber of Congress has the power to conduct impeachment trials?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both the House and Senate

• Neither

What is the primary role of the Speaker of the House?

• To preside over the Senate

• To lead the majority party in the Senate

• To preside over the House of Representatives

• To approve all bills before they are sent to the President

Which of the following is a key difference between the Senate and the House of Representatives?

• The Senate has more members than the House

• The House has longer terms than the Senate

• The Senate confirms presidential appointments

• The House conducts impeachment trials

Who is the leader of the majority party in the Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• Senate Majority Leader

• President Pro Tempore

• Vice President

What is the role of congressional committees?

• To draft and review legislation

• To approve treaties

• To conduct impeachment trials

• To elect the President

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535