For statements 1 - 25 - Indicate whether the following items refer to the Senate, the House, both houses of Congress, or neither house of Congress. Mark the proper letter--S for Senate; H for House; B for Both; and N for Neither.
1. members are elected to two-year terms. *
2. members were once chosen by the state legislatures *
3. members can be sued for statements made while attending a session *
4. the number of members per state is based on population *
5. the chamber intended to “cool” legislation *
6. cannot adjourn without the consent of the other house *
7. members are paid a yearly base salary of $174,000 *
8. elections for members are held on the same day in every state *
9. more flexible rules with possibly unlimited debate *
10. a person must be a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years to become a member *
11. minimum age for members is 25-years old *
12. a majority members are men *
13. has over a dozen women as members *
14. meets in the Capitol *
15. has 435 members *
16. members are elected to four-year terms *
17. must assemble at least once a year *
18. its membership exactly represents the diversity of America’s population *
19. members can fix their own salaries *
20. members are elected to 6-year terms *
21. members get free plane trips, free office mail, and tax breaks for 2nd homes *
22. states are represented as co-equal members *
23. the boundaries of members' districts can be changed every 10 years *
24. members of this chamber serve constituents *
25. only 1/3 of its members are up for election at a time *
For items 26-35 Indicate if the statement is True = T or False = F
26. The House has more racial and gender diversity than the Senate. *
27. Members of Congress concentrate entirely on evaluating legislation. *
28. Senators and Representatives give themselves yearly pay increases. *
29. Congressional districts in California all have equal areas. *
30. The party controlling the presidency historically wins seats in off-year elections. *
31. Many states in the Midwest lost representatives after the 2000 Census. *
32. Compared to the House, the Senate does more legislative work in committees. *
33. Trustees vote as they see best *
34. Delegates votes as their constituents see best. *
35. Partisans vote based on their party allegiance. *
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