Structure
How many branches of the government are there?
Three
Who is the president-elect of the United States?
Donald Trump
Name the two parts of the legislative branch.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
In which month do elections typically take place in the United States?
November
The head of the executive branch is called the ______.
President
Who is the mayor-elect of San Francisco?
Daniel Lurie
Which part of the legislative branch gives representation based on the population of the state?
The House of Representatives
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
18
What is the name of the governing document that establishes the rules for the United States?
The Constitution
Who is the governor of California?
Gavin Newsom
How many Senators are there?
100 (2 per state x 50 states)
The Electoral College
What is the name of the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
Which chamber of the legislative branch confirms presidential appointments?
The Senate
Which Amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote in 1920?
19th Amendment
How long do Supreme Court justices serve for?
Life
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
What is the name of the process that allows Senators to block the passage of a bill by continuously talking.
The filibuster / filibustering.
When did the Voting Rights Act finally extend the right to vote to all Americans?
1965