Test Your Knowledge of the US Congress

Who is the legislative body of the United States?

How often are members of the House of Representatives chosen?

What are the requirements to be a Representative?

How is the number of Representatives determined?

What power does the House of Representatives have?

How long is a Senator's term?

What is the Vice President's role in the Senate?

Congress is the legislative body of the United States, consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives.
Members of the House of Representatives are chosen every second year by the people of the states.
Representatives must be at least 25 years old, been a citizen of the US for at least 7 years, and inhabitants of the state they represent.
The number of Representatives is determined by the number of people in each state, with a minimum of one per state.
The House of Representatives has the power of impeachment.
The Senate is composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the Legislature thereof for six years.
Senators must be at least 30 years old, been a citizen of the US for at least 9 years, and inhabitants of the state they represent.
The Vice President of the US is the President of the Senate but has no vote unless they are equally divided.
The Senate has the sole power to try all impeachments and is on oath or affirmation.
Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States.

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