U.S. Census
Key Figures in Government
Structure of Congress
WV Elected Officials
How a Bill Becomes a Law
100
Which two West Virginia counties had the highest population growth from 2000-2010?
What is Berkeley County and Jefferson County.
100
He is the President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
100
The House of Representatives has _______ members.
435
100
She is the Representative for WV district 2.
Who is Shelley Moore Capito?
100
Step 1
A bill starts out as an idea
200
What is the census?
The census is an official count or survey of a population.
200
He is the Vice President of the United States.
Who is Joe Biden?
200
The Senate has _______ members.
100
200
He represents West Virginia District 1.
David McKinley
200
Who can introduce a bill?
A member of Congress
300
Which county had the highest amount of population loss from 2000-2010?
What is McDowell County.
300
He is the Speaker of the House.
Who is John Boehner?
300
You must be ________ years of age to be a U.S. Representative.
25
300
He represents West Virginia District 3.
Who is Nick Rahall?
300
After a bill is reviewed by the Senate and is approved, where does it go next?
It goes to the House of Representatives.
400
What is the fastest growing county in West Virginia?
What is Berkeley County.
400
He is the Secretary of State.
Who is John Kerry?
400
If you want to be a U.S. Senator, you must be a citizen for ___ years.
9
400
He is one of the U.S. Senators representing West Virginia. (Think big house!)
Who is Joe Manchin?
400
When does a bill become a law?
When the President signs it.
500
What is the most populated county in West Virginia?
What is Kanawha County.
500
He is the head of the Senate.
Who is Joe Biden, our Vice President?
500
Senators are elected every ______ years.
6
500
He is our other Senator and his family has been in W.V. politics for years!
Who is Jay Rockefeller?
500
If the President vetoes a bill, how can it become a law?
If two-thirds of Congress votes in favor of it.
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