Local Government
What are the colors on the Loudoun County flag?
Green and Red
What is the state bird?
Cardinal
What are the names of the two parts of the US Congress?
US Senate and US House of Representatives
What is one position you can vote on from the Executive Branch?
President
How many members are there on the US Supreme Court?
9
Where are the Loudoun County Government offices located?
Leesburg
Who is the current Governor of Virginia?
Glenn Youngkin
How many Senators does each state have in Congress?
100. 2 per state
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
Lifetime
How many election districts are there in Loudoun County?
8
What is the capital of Virginia?
Richmond
What is the main role of Congress?
To make laws. Judicial Branch interprets and Executive Branch enforces.
What is the term for when a President rejects a proposal from Congress?
Veto
How many Court of Appeals are there in the US?
13. They are a level below the Supreme Court
What year was Loudoun County founded?
1757. Split from Fairfax
Who are the current Senators?
Tim Kaine (D) and Mark Warner (D)
What majority does Congress need to overturn a decision by the President?
How old does a person have to be to run for President (according to the Constitution)?
35
Who leads the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
How many precincts are there in Loudoun County?
107
Virginia was the _____ state to join the Union?
10th. June 25, 1788
How long is a term for a Representative?
Two-year term. Senators serve 6-year terms
If something happens to the President and Vice-President, who would be in charge?
Speaker of the House
What document established the Supreme Court?
The Constitution