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Congress Quiz

by Bertina CornwellPublished: June 26, 2026

The United States Congress is a cornerstone of American democracy, playing a pivotal role in the legislative process. This quiz will challenge your understanding of its history, structure, and key functions. Ready to test your knowledge and learn something new along the way? Let’s get started!
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Congress Quiz
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1. What are the two houses of the United States Congress?
Hint: Think of the two main legislative bodies.

Congress Quiz Questions Overview

1. What are the two houses of the United States Congress?

The Senate and the House of Representatives
The Senate and the House of Commons
The House of Lords and the House of Representatives
The House of Commons and the House of Lords

2. How many senators are there in the United States Senate?

50
100
435
535

3. Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?

The Vice President
The Majority Leader
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice

4. Which amendment to the Constitution allowed for the direct election of senators?

15th Amendment
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment

5. Which committee is responsible for tax legislation in the House of Representatives?

The Appropriations Committee
The Ways and Means Committee
The Judiciary Committee
The Foreign Affairs Committee

6. How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?

100
435
535
538

7. Who has the power to declare war according to the United States Constitution?

The President
The Secretary of Defense
The Senate
Congress

8. What is the term length for a United States Senator?

2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years

9. Which article of the Constitution outlines the powers of Congress?

Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV

10. Who is the current President of the Senate?

The Speaker of the House
The Majority Leader
The Vice President
The Chief Justice

11. What is a filibuster?

A method of voting
A prolonged speech to delay legislative action
An executive order
A type of committee

12. Which chamber of Congress has the power to initiate revenue bills?

The Senate
The House of Representatives
Both chambers
Neither chamber

13. What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a U.S. Senator?

25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
40 years old

14. What is the primary function of a conference committee?

To draft new legislation
To oversee executive agencies
To resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill
To conduct investigations

15. Which landmark legislation established the bicameral structure of Congress?

The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Connecticut Compromise
The Federalist Papers
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