U.S. Government Pt2

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Equality

What are the two parts, or houses, of the U.S. Congress?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The White House

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• Two senators

• Ten senators

• Fifty senators

• One hundred senators

How many years is the elected term for a U.S. Senator?

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 10 years

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• Some states have more representatives because they have more people.

• Some states have more representatives because of their geographical size.

• Some states have more representatives because of their economic power.

• Some states have more representatives because of their historical significance.

The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?

• There are currently 435 voting representatives.

• There are currently 100 voting representatives.

• There are currently 50 voting representatives.

• There are currently 200 voting representatives.

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

• If the president dies, resigns or is removed from office, the vice president becomes president.

• If the president can no longer serve, a new election is held to choose the next president.

• If the president can no longer serve, the Speaker of the House becomes president.

• If the president can no longer serve, the Secretary of State becomes president.

What is the function of the Cabinet of the U.S.?

• Advise the President on any subject he or she may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.

• Enforce laws and maintain order in the country.

• Represent the United States in foreign affairs.

• Manage the country's economy and financial system.

How many years is the elected term of a U.S. President?

• A presidential term is four years.

• A presidential term is six years.

• A presidential term is eight years.

• A presidential term is ten years.

In what month do citizens vote in a presidential election?

• November

• December

• October

• January