The Structure of Congress: House vs. Senate AP Gov Quiz

📚 Quick Study Guide

🏛️ Congress is bicameral: It consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. ⚖️ The House of Representatives:
• 🧑‍⚖️ Members are elected from districts based on population.
• 🔢 There are 435 members.
• ⏳ They serve two-year terms.
• 📜 Has the power to initiate revenue bills.
🏛️ The Senate:
• 🗺️ Each state has two senators.
• 💯 There are 100 senators.
• 🗓️ They serve six-year terms.
• ✅ Has the power to confirm presidential appointments and ratify treaties.
🤝 Congressional Committees: Both chambers rely heavily on committees for reviewing legislation.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is a key difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate?
   1. A. The House has the power to ratify treaties.
   2. B. The Senate has the power to initiate revenue bills.
   3. C. The House has members elected from districts based on population.
   4. D. The Senate has members serving two-year terms.
2. How many members serve in the House of Representatives?
   1. A. 50
   2. B. 100
   3. C. 435
   4. D. 535
3. What is the term length for a Senator?
   1. A. Two years
   2. B. Four years
   3. C. Six years
   4. D. Eight years
4. Which chamber of Congress has the power to confirm presidential appointments?
   1. A. The House of Representatives
   2. B. The Senate
   3. C. Both the House and Senate
   4. D. Neither the House nor Senate
5. What is the total number of members in the US Senate?
   1. A. 50
   2. B. 100
   3. C. 435
   4. D. 535
6. Which of the following is a unique power held by the House of Representatives?
   1. A. Confirming judicial nominations
   2. B. Ratifying treaties
   3. C. Initiating revenue bills
   4. D. Declaring war
7. How many senators does each state have?
   1. A. One
   2. B. Two
   3. C. It depends on the population of the state
   4. D. It depends on the geographic size of the state