Vocab
What does it mean to "veto"?
The president has the power to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
How many people make up our City Council?
Seven community members.
Why is Colorado called the centennial state?
It became a state in the year 1876, 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
What document outlines the foundational laws and principles of the United States government?
The Constitution.
How many stars are on the United States of America's flag?
50.
What is a "bill"?
Who is Grand Junction's Mayor Elect?
Abe Herman!
This person is the current governor of Colorado, responsible for overseeing the state government.
Jared Polis.
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden.
In the U.S, what is the traditional nickname for the President's official residence in Washington, D.C.?
The White House.
What does "checks and balances" mean?
A system where each branch of government can limit the others.
This type of local government provides water, electricity, and public transportation services.
Municipal Utility/Municipalities.
What is the name of the famous mountain range that runs through Colorado and includes peaks such as Mount Elbert and Mount Massive?
The Rocky Mountains.
How many U.S. Senators are there in total?
100.
What river is the longest in the United States?
Missouri River.
What does "Impeachment" mean?
Removing a government official from office.
Name one member of District 51's school board.
Jośe Luis Chávez, Barb Evanson, Andrea Haitz, Will Jones, or Angela Lema.
This legislative body in Colorado consists of 65 members who represent districts across the state.
Colorado House of Representatives.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
Which U.S. state is known for having the most volcanoes?
Alaska.
What is "gerrymandering"?
Drawing voting district lines to favor one party.
What local government body in Grand Junction is responsible for approving the city’s budget and policies?
Grand Junction City Council.
This legislative body is the main law-making group in Colorado, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Colorado General Assembly.
Name a candidate for President.
Kamala Harris, Donald J. Trump, Cornel West, Jill Stein, or Chase Oliver.
Which U.S. state was the first to grant women the right to vote?
Wyoming.