Legislative Branch Test Review

Which statement correctly describes the qualifications for members of the House of Representatives as written in the Constitution?

• Natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, resident of the United States at least 14 years

• Resident of the state represented, U.S. citizen at least 7 years, at least 25 years old

• Resident of the state represented, natural born U.S. citizen at least 7 years, 40 years old

• at least 35 years old, U.S. citizen at least 9 years, resident of the state represented

Which statement correctly describes the qualifications for members of the Senate as written in the Constitution?

• U.S. citizen at least 9 years, at least 30 years old, resident of the state represented

• Resident of the state represented, U.S. citizen at least 7 years, at least 25 years old

• Resident of the state represented, natural born U.S. citizen at least 7 years, 40 years old

• at least 35 years old, U.S. citizen at least 9 years, resident of the state represented

What does Article I Section I of the Constitution say about the legislative branch of the United States Government?

• All legislative power shall be vested in a Senate with equal representation

• the judicial power of the United States shall be vested in a Supreme Court

• the legislative power of the United States shall be vested in a General Assembly with a House of Lords and a House of Commons

• the legislative power of the United States shall be vested in a Congress made up of a Senate and a House of Representatives

Which statement best describes Congressional elections?

• held on the Wednesday after the first Tuesday in December in all states in odd numbered years

• held in even numbered years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in December in all states

• held in even numbered years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in all states

• held in odd numbered years on the first day of September in some states and the first day in October in the rest

How long is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 1 year

• 2 years

How long is the term of office for a member of the Senate?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 1 year

• 5 years

How did the 17th amendment change the way that Senators were elected?

• originally, Senators were elected by the people but the 17th Amendment allowed state legislatures to select them

• originally, Senators were appointed by the president but the 17th Amendment allowed voters in each state to elect them

• originally, Senators were selected by state legislatures but the 17th Amendment allowed them to be elected by the voters in each state

• originally, the president chose Senators but the 17th Amendment said they had to be selected by state legislatures

What phrase about the Senate in the Constitution means that only 1/3 of Senate seats are up for re-election every 2 years so that there is less turnover?

• "continuous body"

• "apportioned among the states"

• "necessary and proper"

• "advice and consent"

What is the reason for House members having a smaller constituency than Senators?

• so House members can focus on their entire state

• so House members can be aware of local issues in their particular district

• so House members won't have too much to do

• House members are less important to their constituents than Senators

What is the minimum number of Representatives and Senators for each state?

• at least 1 Senator and 1 Representative

• at least 2 Senators and 2 Representatives

• 2 Senators and at least 1 Representative

• 2 Senators and 3 Representatives