The House of Representatives
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Name your U.S. Representative.
Ben Cline
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joseph R. Biden
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Citizens from their (congressional) district
How many senators does each state have?
Two (2)
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala D. Harris
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Citizens in their (congressional) district, people in their (congressional) district
Who elects U.S. senators?
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
Four (4) years
Some states have more representatives than others. Why?
Because of the state's population, they have more people, some states have more people than others
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Citizens of their state, people of their state
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Because of the 22nd Amendment, To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorts terms than U.S. senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
Why does each state have two (2) senators?
Equal representation (for small states), The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
There are 3 branches of government. Why?
Checks and balances, Separation of Powers, So one part does not become too powerful