The structure of Congress (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How many members are in the House of Representatives?
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 members
How many members are in the Senate?
How many members are in the Senate?
100 members
How many senators does each state elect to the Senate?
How many senators does each state elect to the Senate?
Two senators
What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?
What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?
2 years
What is the term length for senators?
What is the term length for senators?
6 years
What is the minimum age requirement for House members?
What is the minimum age requirement for House members?
25 years old
What is the minimum age requirement for senators?
What is the minimum age requirement for senators?
30 years old
How long must senators have lived in their state before serving?
How long must senators have lived in their state before serving?
9 years
What key power does the Vice President have as President of the Senate?
What key power does the Vice President have as President of the Senate?
Break tie votes
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Who is the Senate Majority Leader?
Who is the Senate Majority Leader?
Chuck Schumer
Who is the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives?
Who is the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives?
Hakeem Jeffries
What proportion of the Senate is up for re-election every two years?
What proportion of the Senate is up for re-election every two years?
One-third