34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Official answer:
- Citizens from their (congressional) district
Why? Voters in each district choose their representative every two years.
- congressional: about the U.S. Congress
The President: civics questions 34–43 with answers
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Play this level35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Official answers:
- (Because of) the state’s population
- (Because) they have more people
- (Because) some states have more people
Why? After each census, every 10 years, House seats are shared out again by population. California has the most.
- census: a count of all the people in a country
36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- Four (4) years
Why? Presidential elections happen every four years, in November. The next one is in 2028.
37. The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Official answers:
- (Because of) the 22nd Amendment
- To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Why? It was added in 1951, after Franklin Roosevelt won four elections. Before that, two terms was only a custom.
- term: the length of time a person serves in a job
38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Donald J. Trump
- Donald Trump
- Trump
Why? Trump is the 47th president. This can change after an election, so check uscis.gov/
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39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- JD Vance
- Vance
Why? Vance took office in January 2025. This can change after an election, so check uscis.gov/
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40. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Official answer:
- The Vice President (of the United States)
Why? This has happened nine times. The last time was 1974, when Gerald Ford replaced Richard Nixon.
41. Name one power of the president.
Official answers:
- Signs bills into law
- Vetoes bills
- Enforces laws
- Commander in Chief (of the military)
- Chief diplomat
- Appoints federal judges
Why? The president leads the military, signs or vetoes bills, and chooses federal judges.
- veto: to say no to a bill so it does not become law
42. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
Official answer:
- The President (of the United States)
Why? The Constitution puts an elected civilian leader in charge of all the armed forces.
- Commander in Chief: the top leader of the military
43. Who signs bills to become laws?
Official answer:
- The President (of the United States)
Why? After Congress passes a bill, the president signs it into law or vetoes it.
- bill: an idea for a new law
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