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Voting
Citizens
Democracy
Goverment
Just for fun
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Who makes the decisions in our country?
The people do.
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What is a citizen?
A person who lives in a particular place.
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What is a democracy?
A type of government ruled by the people.
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What are the 3 Branches of Government?

Legislative
Executive
Judicial 

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Is it possible for everyone to get their way when voting?
Nope. Not a chance.
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What is a vote?
A choice that people make for or against something.
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How old does a citizen of the United States have to be in order to vote?
Eighteen.
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How does "majority rule" work?
This is the idea that when people vote for or against something, the side that gets the most votes is what people do.
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What Branch of Government includes the President?

Executive

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Why do we follow the rules and is it okay that only some of the people have to follow the rules?

We follow them because they make things fair for everyone, it helps keep people safe, and it makes things fun for everyone. No it's not fair

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What is "show of hands" voting like?
That's when people raise their hand to show whether they're voting for or against something.
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Do you think a citizen from another country could vote in our country?
Nope. Only citizens of our country can vote in our country.
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What is a direct democracy?
This is when the people vote yes or no for something directly--nobody else makes the choice for them.
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The Legislative Branch of Government also called Congress, what is it's chambers?

Senate & House of Representatives

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Can Brandy run for Mayor?

Yes - must be citizen, must reside in Granite City one year preceding the election, must be 18, must be registered to vote, must not have any criminal convictions, can't have evasion of taxes, & can't hold other positions that conflict with job.

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How does a "secret ballot" vote work?
That's when you write your vote on a piece of paper, but you don't write your name.
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Who is our Governor? 

Governor JB Pritzker is Illinois’ 43rd Governor, elected in 2018. Reelected for the 3rd time in 2026. 

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What is a representative democracy?
This is when the people vote for a person to make decisions for them--the people don't make the yes or no choices themselves.
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What is the job of Judicial Branch of Government?

Evaluates laws

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What president is on the 100 dollar bill?

Trick Question...

The $100 dollar bill does NOT feature a U.S. president; it features Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father, inventor, diplomat, and statesman

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How often are presidential elections?

Every 4 years

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Who is our current Senator?

Erica Harriss (Republican) – Represents the 56th Senate District, which covers parts of Madison County (including Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Collinsville, and Alton) as well as St. Clair County. She has served in the Illinois Senate since January 2023. 

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Where does direct democracy voting happen? Where does representative democracy voting happen?
Locally--towns and local organizations. State-wide and on a national (country-wide) level.
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How does a bill become a law?

Hint: There are 5 steps

1. someone has an idea
2. bill is introduced
3. bill goes to committee
4. Congress debates and votes
5. President takes action

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The Constitution is a set of rules made in 1787, can it be changed?

Yes - there are currently 27 amendments to it since written 200 years ago.