WA State Political Facts
What month do Primary Elections happen?
August
How often do Presidential Elections happen?
True or False - Is there a ballot box on Seattle Central's campus?
True
Canada, Mexico, and China
True or False - Student loan payments have been unfrozen
True
What month do General Elections happen every year?
November
What countries boarder the U.S.?
Canada and Mexico
Who has the political power to change things on a local and state level?
We the people (The Community)
Who's the President of Mexico?
Claudia Sheinbaum
What treaty did the U.S. recently pull out of regarding climate change?
The Paris Climate Agreement
Are people in Washington state able to vote again after being released from Prison?
YES!
Is Puerto Rico a U.S. State or Territory?
U.S Territory
What ways can you reach out to your elected officials?
1. Email 2. calling 3. letters 4. meetings 5. lobbying (all to their offices in Olympia)
What are the 5 Nations that make up the U.N Security Council?
US, UK, France, China, and Russia
What Antarctic Islands were mistakenly tariffed by the Trump Administration?
The Heard & McDonald Islands
What is Seattle Central's Legislative District (State Legislature)
43rd Legislative District
How many U.S. presidents have been assassinated?
4 Presidents (John F. Kenny, Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, and William McKinley)
How can you find out who represents you in Washington State Legislature
By using the District Finder on the Washington State Legislative Website
How many countries are U.N member?
196 total (193 permanent members, 3 observer state)
What are some major issue that have caught the attention of students worldwide
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Russo-Ukrainian War, Conflict in the DRC (Congo), + Many more!
Who represents Seattle Central in the State Legislature
Rep. Nicole Macri, Rep. Shaun Scott, and Sen. Jaime Pedersen
Who was the only U.S. President to not be associated with any Political Party?
George Washington
In what ways can you get involved in local or state politics?
1. Join an organization that tackle an issue you care about 2. Lobby your elected officials 3. Organizing people in your community for a cause 4. joining a political campaign 5. Starting your own organization or campaign 6. Getting involved with Student Leadership on Campus!
How many countries and territories have U.S. Military Bases located within their boarders?
80 Countries
What Bill did the Governor of Washington recently signed into law that allows community colleges to have a student representative on the Board of Trustee?
HB 1486 - Adding a student member to the state board for community and technical colleges.