PAC exam 2 – Sims with 80 Questions and Answers.

PAC exam 2 – Sims with 80 Questions and
Answers
Who is the voice of the people? -

✅Congress



What is the branch of government closest to the people? -

✅Congress



How many years is a term of a member of the House? -

✅2 years



How many members are in the senate? -

✅100



How many members are in the house? -

✅435



What are the qualifications to be a member of Senate? -

✅1. at least 30 years of age

2. Citizen of the US for 9 years

3. Resident of state



What are the qualification to be a member of the House? -

✅1. at least 25 years of age

2. Citizen of the US for 7 years

3. Resident of State



Why is it important to have an age restriction for the Senate and House? -

✅To have maturity and life experience

, How many years is a term for senators? -

✅6 years



What are the functions of Congress? -

✅1. Spending money

2. Impeachment



Congress has what type of Districts? -

✅Single member districts



Elections for the Houses are based on what? -

✅State-based



While in session, the House members have immunity from/for what? -

✅Immunity from arrest, immunity for speech and debate



What is the section 8 powers? -

✅Necessary and proper clause - whatever Congress has to do, they have the power to carry that
out (ex. IRS)



How many people are averaged per district that the House represents? -

✅700,000 people/district



Every state is guaranteed how many seats in the House? -

✅1



What states only have 1 seat in the House? -

✅Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming



What are the 5 delegates from the protected territories that are excluded? -

✅1. American Somoa