24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Official answer:
- all people of the state
Why? A senator works for everyone in the state, not only for the voters who chose them.
- represent: to speak and act for other people
Congress and the President: civics questions 24–35 with answers
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Play this level25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Official answers:
- (because of) the state’s population
- (because) they have more people
- (because) some states have more people
Why? The number of representatives depends on population. California has the most.
- population: the number of people who live in a place
26. We elect a President for how many years?
Official answer:
- four (4)
Why? Presidential elections happen every four years. A President can serve two terms at most.
27. In what month do we vote for President?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- November
Why? Election Day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Donald J. Trump
- Donald Trump
- Trump
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29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Official answers:
- JD Vance
- Vance
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30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Official answer:
- the Vice President
Why? The Vice President is first in line. This is why the Vice President must be ready to lead.
31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Official answer:
- the Speaker of the House
Why? The Speaker is second in line, after the Vice President.
32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Official answer:
- the President
Why? The military answers to a leader chosen by the people. That leader is the President.
- military: the army, navy, air force and other armed forces
33. Who signs bills to become laws?
Official answer:
- the President
Why? Congress passes a bill. When the President signs it, it becomes a law.
- bill: an idea for a new law
34. Who vetoes bills?
Official answer:
- the President
Why? The President can say no to a bill from Congress. Congress can still pass it with a two-thirds vote.
- veto: to say no to a bill and stop it
35. What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Official answer:
- advises the President
Why? Cabinet members lead big departments, like Defense or Education. They give the President advice.
- cabinet: the group of top helpers of the President
- advise: to give ideas about what to do
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