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Question no. 17

American Government

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

• Executive branch

Question no. 18

American Government

What part of the federal government writes laws?

• (U.S.) Congress
• (U.S. or national) legislature
• Legislative branch

Question no. 19

American Government

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• Senate and House (of Representatives)

Question no. 20

American Government

Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

• Writes laws
• Declares war
• Makes the federal budget

Question no. 21

American Government

How many U.S. senators are there?

• One hundred (100)

Question no. 22

American Government

How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

• Six (6) years

Question no. 24

American Government

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

• Four hundred thirty-five (435)

Question no. 25

American Government

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

• Two (2) years

Question no. 26

American Government

Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

• To more closely follow public opinion

Question no. 27

American Government

How many senators does each state have?

• Two (2)

Question no. 28

American Government

Why does each state have two senators?

• Equal representation (for small states)
• The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

Question no. 30

American Government

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

• Mike Johnson
• James Michael Johnson
• Michael Johnson

Question no. 31

American Government

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

• Citizens of their state
• People of their state

Question no. 32

American Government

Who elects U.S. senators?

• Citizens from their state

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