Branches of the Government
True or False - The President makes the laws
False. Congress, including the Senate and House of Representatives, makes the laws. The President signs the laws, or vetoes the laws.
15 - 30 years
How many senators are assigned to each state?
2
This iconic singer recently passed away, and one of his songs is considered a must-have at black family gatherings.
Frankie Beverly
How many justices are assigned to the Supreme Court? Who nominates the justices?
There are 9 justices. The President nominates the justices.
This Marvel film has the number 1 rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Black Panther. Avengers-Endgame is second.
The Vice President creates and passes laws for our country. True or False?
False. The Vice President fills in for the President if necessary, and breaks ties in when laws require a tie-breaker.
Recently, the Aurora Borealis has been witnessed in states and cities in the US. What are they also known as?
The Northern Lights
This term is used when the Senate and the House of Representatives can not do their job (making laws). This is usually due to partisanship when each legislative branch is ruled by the opposing party (Dem Senate, Republican House).
Gridlock. As of 8/2024, only 78 public laws were passed. Compared to hundreds in previous sessions.
This inventor is an aerospace engineer and entrepreneur. He is best known for the Super Soaker water gun.
Lonnie Johnson