Question

multiple choice:

1. which of the following is a role played by senators and representatives for their constituents? (circle all that apply)

a. politico b. partisan c. delegate d. trustee

1. current trends indicate that most legislators follow the ____________ model of representation of their constituents.

a. politico b. delegate c. trustee d. none of the above

1. a __________ of congress lasts two years with two one - year ________.

a. meeting, terms
b. conclave, sessions
c. term, sessions
d. none of the above

1. there are __________ members of the house of representatives and __________ members of the senate.

a. 100, 345
b. 435, 100
c. 500, 200
d. 435, 200

1. ____________ happens after every census, or official population count that occurs every ten years.

a. reapportionment
b. redistricting
c. gerrymandering
d. none of the above

1. which of the following is a qualification for being a representative? (circle all that apply)

a. 25 years old b. 9 years citizenship c. resident of state from which elected d. none above

1. which of the following is a qualification for being a senator? (circle all that apply)

a. resident of state from which elected b. 30 years old c. 9 years citizenship

1. senators have __________ year terms and representatives have _______ year terms.

a. 2, 6 b. 6, 2 c. 4, 2 d. 2, 4

1. the __________ powers are drawn from the ______________________________ clause.

a. expressed, full faith and credit
b. implied, privileges and immunities
c. implied, necessary and proper
d. expressed, necessary and proper

Explanation:

• Question 26: Senators and Representatives can act as politico (balancing constituent wishes and their own judgment), partisan (advocating for party interests), delegate (strictly following constituent instructions), and trustee (using their own judgment).
• Question 27: Most legislators follow a combination of models, not strictly one, so “none of the above”.
• Question 28: A term of Congress lasts two years with two one - year sessions.
• Question 29: There are 435 members of the House of Representatives and 100 members of the Senate.
• Question 30: Reapportionment (reallocating seats based on population) and redistricting (redrawing district boundaries) happen after the census. Gerrymandering (manipulating district boundaries for political gain) can be a part of redistricting.
• Question 31: To be a Representative, one must be 25 years old and a resident of the state from which elected. 9 - year citizenship is for Senators.
• Question 32: To be a Senator, one must be a resident of the state from which elected, 30 years old, and have 9 - year citizenship.
• Question 33: Senators have 6 - year terms and Representatives have 2 - year terms.
• Question 34: Implied powers are drawn from the Necessary and Proper Clause.

Answer:

1. A. politico, B. partisan, C. delegate, D. trustee
2. D. none of the above
3. C. term, sessions
4. B. 435, 100
5. A. reapportionment, B. redistricting
6. A. 25 years old, C. resident of state from which elected
7. A. resident of state from which elected, B. 30 years old, C. 9 years citizenship
8. B. 6, 2
9. C. implied, Necessary and Proper