Current Events
What was the name of the Catholic Pope who died last week?
Pope Francis
Who is the President of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
What state does the Mississpppi River start in?
Minnesota
What does our tax money pay for?
roads, schools, fire departments, police, and much more
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Where does the Pope live?
Vatican City (in Italy)
Who is the governor of Minnesota?
Tim Walz
What US state is an island in the Pacific Ocean?
Hawaii
Who is the oldest man to serve as president of the US?
Donald Trump
Can a non-citizen vote in an election ?
No
What country in North America had elections for a new Prime Minister this week?
Canada
Who is the US Representative for District 4 (including St. Paul)?
Betty McCollum
What state is Yosemite National Park in?
California
How many sentators does each state have?
2
What are the first 10 amendments to The Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What car company does Elon Musk own?
Tesla
Who are the two Minnesota Senators?
Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar
Name three states that border Minnesota
Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin
How many members are there in the US Congress (senators and representatives combined)?
535
What did the Declaration of Independence declare?
That the 13 colonies were now independent from Great Britain
What is a tariff?
A tax on imported goods from another country
Who is the Minnesota representative who was born in Somalia?
Ilhan Omar
What is the smallest state in the US by size?
Rhode Island
How many terms in office can a president serve??
2
Can someone not born in the US be a Senator or Representative in the government?
Yes