Your name Chapter 10/11/12 Reading the Constitution Congress The Basics - KEY

1. What is the nations lawmaking body? Congress (A1,S1) 2. What are the two houses of this lawmaking body? The House of Representatives and the Senate (A1, S1) 3. Which house of Congress is discussed in Article 1, Section 2? The House of Representatives (A1) 4. How often are members of the House of Representatives elected? Every 2 years (A1,S2,C1) 5-7. What are three Constitutional qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives? At least 25, an American citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state he or she represents (A1,S2,C2) 8. What is a states representation in the House of Representatives based on? Population (A1,S2,C3) 9. What happens in the House of Representatives when a seat becomes vacant (be specific)? The Governor of the state calls for a special election. (A1, S2,C4) 10. Which house of Congress is discussed in Article 1, Section 3? Senate 11. How many senators does each state have? 2 (A1, S3, C1) 12. How long is a term in the Senate? 6 years (A1,S3,C1) 13. Originally, how were Senators chosen? By State legislatures (A1, S3, C1) 14. Why is the U.S. Senate referred to as a continuing body? Every two years, 1/3 of the Senate is up for election meaning 2/3 stays. (A1, S3, C2) 15-17. What are three Constitutional qualifications to be a member of the Senate? At least 30, an American citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state he or she represents (A1,S3,C3) 18. Who is the President of the Senate? The Vice President of the United States (A1, S3, C4) 19. When may the President of the Senate vote? In the case of a tie (A1, S3, C4) 20. Besides the President of the Senate, name one other Senate leadership position mentioned in the Constitution. The President Pro Tempore (A1, S3, C5)