Question

multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the blank.

1. senators must be at least ______ years old.

a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. 40

1. elections for the senate are held every ______ years.

a. two
b. four
c. six
d. eight

1. when the vice president is gone, the leader of the senate is the ______.

a. majority whip
b. majority floor leader
c. minority floor leader
d. president pro tempore

1. the ______ is only allowed to vote if there is a tie in the senate.

a. majority floor leader
b. minority floor leader
c. vice president
d. president pro tempore

1. ______ of the senate goes up for re - election at a time.

a. one - fourth
b. one - third
c. one - half
d. two - thirds

Explanation:

1. According to U.S. law, senators must be at least 30 years old.
2. Senate elections are held every six years.
3. When the Vice - President is absent, the president pro tempore leads the Senate.
4. The Vice - President can vote in case of a tie in the Senate.
5. One - third of the Senate goes up for re - election at a time.

Answer:

1. B. 30
2. C. six
3. D. president pro tempore
4. C. Vice President
5. B. One - third