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1
Q

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

A

Two (2)

2
Q

Name your U.S. Representative.

A

Stephen Knight

3
Q

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

A

All people of the state

4
Q

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

A
  • (because of) the state’s population
  • (because) they have more people
  • (because) some states have more people
5
Q

We elect a President for how many years?

A

Four (4)

6
Q

In what month do we vote for President?

A

November

7
Q

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

A

Barack Obama

8
Q

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

A

Joe Biden

9
Q

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Vice President

10
Q

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Speaker of the House

11
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

The President

12
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

13
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

The President

14
Q

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

Four hundred thirty-five (435)

16
Q

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

17
Q

What are TWO Cabinet-level positions?

A
  • Secretary of Agriculture/Commerce/Defense/Education/Energy/Health and Human Services/Homeland Security/Housing and Urban Development/the Interior/Labor/State/Transportation/the Treasury/Veterans Affairs
  • Attorney General
  • Vice President
18
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A
  • reviews laws
  • explains laws
  • resolves disputes (disagreements)
  • decides if a law is against the Constitution
19
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court

20
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

Nine (9)

21
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts (John G. Roberts Jr.)