Civics 1
Who are the two Minnesota Senators?
Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar
How many senators does each state have?
Two
How many years is a Representative's term in office?
2 years
How many electoral votes does Minnesota have?
10
Can someone not born in the US become a senator or representative??
Yes
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Make Laws
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
How many terms can a President serve?
2
What is a Civic Duty?
Something Required by law that a citizen must do, like pay taxes.
Many of you live in Minnesota District 4. Who is your representative in congress?
Betty McCollum.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
To vote.
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who is in the Executive Branch of Government?
The President
What is a Civic Responsibility?
Something that you should do, like vote.
Who is the District 5 representative who was born in Somalia?
Ilhan Omar
There are 538 total electoral votes. A presidential candidate must get how many electoral votes to win?
270
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery.
Can the police come into your home and search for anything they want?
No
When you go to vote you are given a paper called a....
Ballot
How many members does Congress have?
535
How many Congressional Districts does Minnesota have?
8
What state has the most representatives?
California
What are the two main parties in US politics?
Democrat and Republican
Who was the Democratic nominee for president this year?
Kamala Harris.
Who is the Governor of Minnesota?
Tim Walz
How old must a US citizen be to run for President?
35
States get representatives based on their....
Population
What do the police need to be able to search your home?
A search warrant
What are some ways that American citizens can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give a elected official your opinion on an issue, call Senators and Representatives, run for office.
How many Amendments are in The Bill of Rights?
10
What is the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of Speech and Religion
What is the purpose of a countries 'Constitution'?
To outline the rules and laws of a country.
Who will be Vice President with Donald Trump?
JD Vance
Do candidates win the Presidency by winning th popular vote or the Electoral Vote?
The Electoral vote