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Question no.β€―17
American Government

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

  • Executive branch

Question no.β€―18
American Government

What part of the federal government writes laws?

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

Question no.β€―19
American Government

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

  • Senate and House (of Representatives)

Question no.β€―20
American Government

Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

  • Writes laws
  • Declares war
  • Makes the federal budget

Question no.β€―21
American Government

How many U.S. senators are there?

  • One hundred (100)

Question no.β€―22
American Government

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

  • Six (6) years

Question no.β€―24
American Government

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

  • Four hundred thirty-five (435)

Question no.β€―25
American Government

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

  • Two (2) years

Question no.β€―26
American Government

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

  • To more closely follow public opinion

Question no.β€―27
American Government

How many senators does each state have?

  • Two (2)

Question no.β€―28
American Government

Why does each state have two senators?

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

Question no.β€―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.β€―31
American Government

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

  • Citizens of their state
  • People of their state

Question no.β€―32
American Government

Who elects U.S. senators?

  • Citizens from their state

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