Congress CH. 12

Question 1

Congress is__________; that is, it is divided into two separate chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Answer 1

bicameral

Question 2

To be a member of the House of Representatives, an individual must _____.

Answer 2

Be at least 25 years old, reside in the state that he or she represents, and have been a U.S citizen for seven years before running for office.
(ALL OF THE ABOVE)

Question 3

What is the term of office for U.S. senators?

Answer 3

Six years

Question 4

What is the term of office for members of the House of Representatives?

Answer 4

Two years

Question 5

The House started with 65 members and eventually grew to __________ members by 1929, at which point the number was limited.

Answer 5

435

Question 6

The _________ Act of 1965 prohibited states and political subdivisions from denying or abridging “the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color.”

Answer 6

Voting Rights

Question 7

The war powers are shared between Congress and

Answer 7

president

Question 8

Congress’s ultimate check on the executive and judicial branches is its power to remove officials and judges from office by

Answer 8

impeachment