Understanding the House of Representatives

What is the minimum age required to serve as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

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

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

How is the number of representatives for each state in the House determined?

• By land area

• By population

• By number of cities

• By state income

Which of the following is NOT an eligibility requirement for the House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have been a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years

• Must live in the state they represent

If a person has lived in the U.S. for 6 years, can they serve in the House of Representatives?

• Yes, if they are 25 years old

• No, they must have been a citizen for at least 7 years

• Yes, if they live in the state they want to represent

• Yes, if they are a natural-born citizen

The two houses of the US Congress that create laws are...

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court and the House of Representatives

• The Executive Cabinet and the Senate

• The Supreme Court and the Executive Cabinet

Article 1 establishes that the US government must conduct a _______ every ten years. This act will decide the composition of the House of Representatives.

• tax audit

• national security review

• election

• census

Representation is equal for all states

• Senate (alone)
• House of Representatives (alone)
• Congress (both chambers)

Representation is based on a state's population

• Senate (alone)
• House of Representatives (alone)
• Congress (both chambers)

What is the current U.S. Congressional representation?

• 2

• 435

• 535

• 50