US US Congressional Powers and Legislation

Question 1

How many US Senators does each state have regardless of population?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

Based on state population

Question 2

What is the term length of a US Senator?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

2 years

Answer

4 years

Answer

8 years

Question 3

What is the minimum age to serve as a member of the US House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

25 years old

Answer

21 years old

Answer

30 years old

Answer

35 years old

Question 4

What is the constitutional basis for allocating House seats among the states?

Accepted Answer

Based on population as determined by the census

Answer

Equal representation — same number per state as the Senate

Answer

Based on state geographic size

Answer

Determined by a formula set by Congress each session

Question 5

Under the original Constitution before the 17th Amendment, how were US Senators chosen?

Accepted Answer

By state legislatures

Answer

By direct popular vote in each state

Answer

By the President with Senate confirmation

Answer

By the Electoral College

Question 6

What is the constitutional role of the Vice President in relation to the Senate?

Accepted Answer

The Vice President is President of the Senate and casts tie-breaking votes

Answer

The Vice President serves as Senate Majority Leader

Answer

The Vice President presides only during impeachment trials

Answer

The Vice President has no formal Senate role