The Senate
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many voting members does the House of Representatives have?
435
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
Missouri River
Mississippi River
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Can you tell me me how many U.S. Senators there are?
one-hundred (100)
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul Ryan
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people of a state.
Name one war in the 1800s fought by the United States
The War of 1812
The Spanish-American War
The Mexican-American War
The Civil War
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Germany, Italy
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How many senators are there for each state?
Two (2)
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population
Because they have more people
Because some states have more people
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President (Trump)
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
If the President can no longer serve, then who becomes president?
The Vice President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House, U.S. Legislature.
For how many years do we elect a U.S. Representative?
Two (2)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Separation of Powers.
Checks and Balances.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War 1
World War 2
The Vietnam War
The Korean War
The Persian Gulf War
Who was President during World War I ?
Woodrow Wilson
What is the name of the Vice President?
Mike Pence
What is the name of one of your U.S. State Senators now? (New York State)
Chuck Schumer (Democratic Party) Kirsten Gillibrand (Democratic Party)
Who is your U.S. representative?
Tell me you zipcode to confirm....
Name all 3 branches of the U.S. Government!
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
What movement tried to end racial discrimination? AND who was its leader?
The civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr.,
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Speaker of the House (of Representatives)