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Civics Exam Week 2

Part 2 of the Civics Test

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The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government? Executive branch
What part of the federal government writes laws? (U.S.) Congress,(U.S. or national) legislature, Legislative branch
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Senate and House of Representatives
Name one power of the U.S. Congress. Writes laws, Declares war, Makes the federal budget
How many U.S. senators are there? One hundred (100)
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator? Six (6) years
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? John Fetterman (Democratic), Bob Casey Jr. (Democratic)
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? Four Hundred thirty five (435)
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives? Two (2) years
How many senators does each state have? Two (2)
Why does each state have two senators? Equal representation (for small states), The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Who does a U.S. senator represent? Citizens of their state, People of their state
Who elects U.S. senators? Citizens from their state
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? Citizens in their congressional district
Who elects members of the House of Representatives? Citizens from their congressional district
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why? Because they have more people (larger population)
The President of the United States is elected for how many years? Four (4) years
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? Because of the 22nd Amendment, To keep the president from becoming too powerful
What is the name of the President of the United States now? Joseph Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? Kamala Harris
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