Women in Politics
How many female presidents have there been in the United States?
None, there was one female vice president
Which one of these is not a branch of the US government? Legislative branch, Administrative branch, Executive branch, Judicial branch
In 3 states, it's illegal to walk down the street with an ice cream cone in your back pocket.
True! It's a law!
The age someone must be to vote
18 years old
Who is the president of the United States
Donald Trump
There are 535 people in congress, are 40% or more women?
No, there are 151 women which is 28%
Is the president in charge of all sections of the government?
No, the president is in charge of the executive branch.
It's illegal for women to wear pants in Sedona, Arizona.
Not a law!
True or False: The only election that matters is the presidential election.
False! Many important decisions for your city are decided during elections.
Who was the first Black president of the United States?
Barak Obama
The first woman ran for office in 1866. Did she vote for herself?
No, women weren't officially allowed to vote in all states until 1920.
Do we vote for the Supreme Court judges?
No, they are appointed by the president
In some states, it's illegal for a man to carry an onion after dark.
Not a law! It's illegal for women to carry onions after dark.
If I am traveling or sick on election day I cannot vote.
False! You can vote absentee or vote early.
Who is the vice president of the United States
JD Vance
How many Supreme Court Justices are women? (Bonus points if you can name them!)
4
Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amy Coney Barrett, Elena Kagan
Name one thing Congress is in charge of.
They create and vote on laws for the country
They are in charge of the government's budget
They can impeach the president
They can charge the president with crimes
Congress has to confirm when someone has won the presidential election
In California, it's illegal to eat an orange while taking a bath.
How often do elections happen?
Every year
Who is the governor of Illinois
JB Pritzker
What country in North America has a female president for the first time?
Mexico!
Name one person you can talk to in government if you want to advocate for something?
Your city councilperson, your state representative, your district representative
In Chicago, it is illegal to die the fur of chicks and bunnies
True!
What do I need to bring to register to vote?
Drivers License or state ID
Social security card (or memorize the number)
information on your birthday and address
Who is the Mayor of Chicago
Brandon Johnson