The Legislative Branch

Article ___ of the U.S. Constitution establishes Congress.

• I

• II

• III

• IV

A term in Congress is ____ years.

• two

• four

• six

• eight

Congress consists of two houses. Which of the following are the two houses of Congress?

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The House of Commons and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the Parliament

• The Senate and the Parliament

Congress is important in a government system because:

• It makes laws and represents the people.

• It enforces laws only.

• It controls the judiciary.

• It manages only foreign affairs.

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

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 1 year

Are there term limits for members of the House of Representatives?

• Yes

• No

What is the minimum age required to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

How many years must a person have been a U.S. citizen to qualify for the House of Representatives?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

• 3 years

Fill in the blank: To qualify for the House of Representatives, a person must be a resident of the _______.

• represented state

• country

• city

• district

The image shows the chamber of which legislative body?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Parliament of India

• House of Lords