Q.10
What are the three constitutional requirements (excludes taking the oath) to serve in the U.S. House?
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At least 20 years old; a U.S. citizen for at least 5 years; resident of district represented
At least 28 years old; a U.S. citizen for at least 10 years; resident of district represented
At least 25 years old; a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years; live in the state represented
At least 30 years old; born in the U.S.; mailing address in state represented
Q.5
Who was the first woman elected to the U.S. House?
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Ruth Smith Herndon
Jeannette Rankin
Patsy Mink
Dolly Madison
Q.8
Who served the longest in the U.S. House?
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David Obey
John Dingell Jr.
Carl Vinson
Sam Rayburn
Q.2
What's the home state of the current Speaker of the House?
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Ohio
California
New York
Illinois
Q.3
Who was the first Speaker of the House?
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John Hancock
John Jay
Frederick Muhlberg
Henry Eggelsberg
Q.6
Who is the only former U.S. president to serve in the U.S. House?
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John Quincy Adams
Andrew Johnson
Millard Fillmore
John Tyler
Q.7
In which city did the U.S. House first meet?
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New York City
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Q.4
Who was the youngest person to ever serve in the U.S. House?
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James O'Brien
George Henry Anderson
William Charles Cole Claiborne
Alexander Hamilton
Q.1
How many full-voting members are there in the U.S. House?
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435
533
227
437
637
Q.9
Who did Eric Cantor replace as Majority Leader of the House?
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Tom DeLay
Nancy Pelosi
John Boehner
Steny Hoyer