If you can pass this quiz, then you have the knowledge necessary to be a US senator! Ready to find out if you could hack it as a senator? Take these 12 quiz questions and put your knowledge on blast!
Question 1/12
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The senate is often referred to as the ___________ house of congress.
Lower
Upper
Middle
Question 2/12
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Both the house of representatives and the senate are part of this branch of government.
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Question 3/12
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How many senators are there total?
100
435
81
Question 4/12
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How long is a senate term?
4 years
6 years
2 years
Question 5/12
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How old must someone be in order to run for senate?
30 years old
40 years old
25 years old
Question 6/12
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What is the average age of those serving in the senate?
62
35
45
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Who is president of the senate?
The senate majority leader
The vice president
The chairman of the house
Question 8/12
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Who is elected by the political party with the most senators?
Majority leader
Minority leader
Minority whip
Question 9/12
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What is the main job of the senate?
To vote on laws
To keep the president in check
To decide legal cases
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How much are senators paid per year?
$75,000
$250,000
$174,000
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How many representatives in the Senate does each state have?
2
1
It's based on the population of each state
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In what building does the Senate meet?
The White House
US Capitol Building
US Treasury Building
Well, go ahead and put a stop on those campaign bumper stickers you ordered, you're not quite ready for life in the senate just yet! While you may know a bit about the senate, you still have so much left to learn. Better luck next time!
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Maybe you should start thinking up some campaign promises because you could most definitely have a senate run in your future! You know quite a bit about the senate and the work that each senator does for the country. While you still have a bit to know, you're well on your way!
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Start polishing up your campaign promises because you're ready for the senate! If anyone could be a US senator, it's most definitely you. You understand what role a senator plays and the influence they hold in the US government. You're keen on the history, the politics, and the many other things that go into being a senator. We'll look out for you in the midterm elections!
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Right!
1
The senate is often referred to as the ___________ house of congress.
Lower
Upper
Middle
2
Both the house of representatives and the senate are part of this branch of government.
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
3
How many senators are there total?
100
435
81
4
How long is a senate term?
4 years
6 years
2 years
5
How old must someone be in order to run for senate?
30 years old
40 years old
25 years old
6
What is the average age of those serving in the senate?
62
35
45
7
Who is president of the senate?
The senate majority leader
The vice president
The chairman of the house
8
Who is elected by the political party with the most senators?
Majority leader
Minority leader
Minority whip
9
What is the main job of the senate?
To vote on laws
To keep the president in check
To decide legal cases
10
How much are senators paid per year?
$75,000
$250,000
$174,000
11
How many representatives in the Senate does each state have?
2
1
It's based on the population of each state
12
In what building does the Senate meet?
The White House
US Capitol Building
US Treasury Building
