Congressional Elections Flashcards
1
Q
How often do Congressional elections occur?
A
. Congressional elections occur every two years
. They are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November
2
Q
How long to Senators and members of the House serve for?
A
. Members of the house serve for 2 years
. Members of the Senate serve for 6 years
3
Q
What are the constitutional requirements regarding those wishing to be elected to the House?
A
. Must be at least 25 years old
. Must have been a US citizen for at least 7 years
. Must be a resident of the state they represent
4
Q
What are the constitutional requirements regarding those wishing to be elected to the Senate?
A
. Must be at least 30 years old
. Just have been a US citizen for at least 9 years
. Must be a resident of the state they represent
