Congress and Election Quiz
Quiz by Erik Ford
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- Q1People who live within a Congressman's geographical area that he represents:constituentssupporterscitizens20s
- Q2Drawing district boundaries for political advantageapportionmentgerrymanderingappropriationreapportionment20s
- Q3This occurs when opponents of a measure take the floor of the Senate and refuse to stop talking in an effort to prevent the measure coming up for a vote.seniority rulecloturefilibusterwhips20s
- Q4The number of electoral votes needed for a candidate to win the Presidential election26528027029020s
- Q5This candidate won the state of Florida in the 2016 ElectionHillary ClintonDonald Trump20s
- Q6This candidate won the state of New York in the 2016 electionDonald TrumpHillary Clinton20s
- Q7This candidate won the state of Virginia in the 2016 ElectionDonald TrumpHillary Clinton20s
- Q8This candidate won the state of Ohio in the 2016 ElectionDonald TrumpHillary Clinton20s
- Q9The candidate who receives the highest number of total votes in a Presidential election has won:Electoral CollegePopular Vote20s
- Q10The Presidential election is decided by:Popular voteState LegislaturesCongressElectoral College20s
- Q11This is the term length of a U.S. Senator2 years4 years6 years8 years20s
- Q12This is the term length for a U.S. House of Representative:8 years6 years4 years2 years20s
- Q13What is the minimum age requirement for a U.S. Senator?25 years old28 years old26 years old30 years old20s
- Q14What is the minimum age to be a U.S. Congressman (House of Representatives)?26 years old30 years old28 years old25 years old20s
- Q15How long do you have to be a citizen of the U.S. to be a Senator?lifetime6 years7 years9 years20s