Question

1. who is one of your state’s u.s. senators now?

a. dick durbin
b. chuck schumer
c. mitch mcconnell
d. michael hastings

1. the house of representatives has how many voting members?

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

1. we elect a u.s. representative for how many years?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8

1. name your u.s. representative for crete, il.

a. robin l. kelly
b. sean casten
c. mike johnson
d. nancy pelosi

1. who does a u.s. senator represent?

a. all people of the state
b. only the people in their district
c. all voters in the country

Explanation:

1. Dick Durbin is a U.S. Senator from Illinois; Chuck Schumer represents New York, Mitch McConnell represents Kentucky, and Michael Hastings was a former Congressman, not a current Senator.
2. The U.S. House of Representatives is set by law to have 435 voting members, allocated based on state population.
3. U.S. Representatives serve 2-year terms, with elections held every even-numbered year.
4. Crete, IL is located in Illinois's 1st congressional district, represented by Robin L. Kelly.
5. U.S. Senators are elected to represent all residents of their entire state, unlike Representatives who represent specific districts.

Answer:

1. a. Dick Durbin
2. c. 435
3. a. 2
4. a. Robin L. Kelly
5. a. All people of the state