Legislative
16. Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive, and judicial
Congress, president, and the courts
22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
Six (6) years
27. How many senators does each state have?
Two (2)
18. What part of the federal government writes laws?
(U.S.) Congress
(U.S. or national) legislature
Legislative branch
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23. Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennett
28. Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation (for small states)
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
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33. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Citizens in their (congressional) district
Citizens in their district
People from their (congressional) district
People in their district
19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House (of Representatives)
24. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
29. Name your U.S. representative.
Varies
34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Citizens from their (congressional) district
20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
Writes laws
Declares war
Makes the federal budget
25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two (2) years
30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
(Because of) the state’s population
(Because) they have more people
(Because) some states have more people
21. How many U.S. senators are there?
One hundred (100)
26. Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
31. Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Citizens of their state
People of their state
Who is your favorite citizenship teacher?
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