US Government - Senate
Test Quiz
1. What branch of government does the Senate belong to?
a. Legislative
b. Executive
c. Judicial
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
2. How many representatives in the Senate does each state have?
a. 1
b. 2
c. It is based on the geographical size of the state
d. It is based on the population of the state
e. Each state can have as many representatives as they want
3. In what building does the Senate meet?
a. White House
b. Treasury Building
c. Smithsonian
d. U.S. Mint
e. U.S. Capitol Building
4. How long is the term of a member of the Senate?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 4 years
d. 6 years
e. Once elected, they remain members until they die
5. How old do you have to be to become a member of the Senate?
a. 18
b. 21
c. 25
d. 30
e. 35
6. Who is considered the President of the Senate?
a. Vice President of the United States
b. Secretary of State
c. Secretary of the Treasury
d. President of the United States
e. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
7. Which of the following is a special power of the Senate?
a. They determine if laws are constitutional
b. They appoint a governor for each state
c. They ratify treaties with foreign governments
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
8. How many members are there currently in the Senate?
a. 435
b. 200
c. 100
d. 50
e. No one really knows
9. What is the main job of the Senate?
a. To command the U.S. military
b. To vote on new laws
c. To work with foreign governments
d. To keep an eye on the Supreme Court
e.
10. What is it called when a Senator tries to delay the vote on a bill by giving a really long speech?
a. Veto
b. Whip
c. Ratification
d. Impeachment
e. Filibuster
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