Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The Constitution says the
Senate shall be composed of two Senators from each state. There are 50 states, how many Senators are
there?
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2.
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How do the states choose
Senators?
a. | Governor
appoints | c. | state
election | b. | Legislature appoints | d. | party election at the convention |
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3.
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Which Constitutional Amendment
determines how Senators are chosen?
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4.
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How long is a Senators term of
office?
a. | 2 years | c. | 6 years | b. | 4 years | d. | life |
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5.
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The Senate is a continuous
body. What does that mean?
a. | ALL of the Senators are never up for
election at the same time. | c. | Half of the Senators are up for election every 6
years | b. | Half of the Senators are up for election every 2
years | d. | All of the Senators are up for election every 6
years |
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6.
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Which qualifications are
necessary for Senators?
a. | 25 years old and citizen of U.S. for
9 years | c. | 30 years old and
citizen of U.S. for 9 years | b. | 35 years old and citizen of U.S. for 9 years | d. | 30 years old and citizen of U.S. for 7
years |
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7.
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A Senator must live in the
state they represent.
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8.
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The requirements for becoming a
Senator are
a. | the same as those for the House of
Representatives | c. | the same as those
for Vice President | b. | higher than those for the House of
Representatives | d. | determined by the Congress each
session |
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9.
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Both California Senators are
a. | Republicans | c. | Libertarians | b. | Independents | d. | Democrats |
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Multiple Response
Identify one
or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
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10.
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What are the names of the
California Senators as of 2020? (pick 2)
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