Unit 2 Government

Question 1

The laws of the United States make sure that people…

Answer 1

…are treated equally under the law.

Question 2

Voting in an election…

Answer 2

…is a way that people participate in government.

Question 3

It is the job of United States _________________ to interpret laws.

Answer 3

Judges

Question 4

How can you stay educated and show democratic responsibility?

Answer 4

By reading articles about politics.

Question 5

As a student, one way you can participate in government is by…

Answer 5

…writing letters to representatives.

Question 6

The United States has ________ main political parties.

Answer 6

2

Question 7

______________________ = Donkey = ___________________________

Answer 7

Democrat = Donkey = Blue

Question 8

Republicans = ____________________________ = red

Answer 8

Republicans = Elephant = Red

Question 9

What are three branches of the government?

Answer 9

The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Executive Branch

Question 10

The ____________________________ makes the laws and is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Answer 10

Legislative Branch

Question 11

The ____________________________ interprets the laws and is the Supreme Court.

Answer 11

Judicial Branch

Question 12

The ____________________________ carries out the laws and is the President, Vice President, and Cabinet.

Answer 12

Executive Branch

Question 13

There are _______________ Supreme Court Justices.

Answer 13

9

Question 14

Each state has _________ Senators.

Answer 14

2

Question 15

Our Texas Senators are:

Answer 15

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz

Question 16

Who nominates someone to be a Supreme Court Justice?

Answer 16

The President of the US

Question 17

Who votes to confirm Supreme Court Justices?

Answer 17

The Senate

Question 18

How many Senators are there in total?

Answer 18

100

Question 19

How many Representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

Answer 19

435

Question 20

Who were the 2 main candidates for President this year?

Answer 20

Donald Trump

Joe Biden

Question 21

You need _______________ to win in the electoral college.

Answer 21

270 votes

Question 22

When you vote you should take time to learn about each candidate’s…

Answer 22

…stance on issues that are important to you.

Question 23

The Vice President of the USA is the _______________________ of the Senate.

Answer 23

President

Question 24

If there is a tie in the Senate, the ____________________________ gets to vote.

Answer 24

President of the Senate

Question 25

Democrats and Republicans are the two major _____________________ of the United States.

Answer 25

political parties

Question 26

We hold a presidential election every ___________ years.

Answer 26

4