U.S. Government Civics: Congress, Courts, Elections, and States

Maine

North Carolina

Ohio

Georgia

Michigan

Texas

Iowa

Kansas

Alaska

Arizona

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

Senate and House of Representatives

How many senators are there in the US senate?

100

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

435

Who does a US Senator represent?

the people of the state

How long is the term of office for a US Senator?

6 years

How long is the term of office for a representative in the House of Representatives?

2 years

How many Justices are there in the US Supreme Court?

9 justices

How long is the term of office for a Justice in the US Supreme court?

Lifetime appointment

How many and of what kind of votes do you need to win a US Presidential race?

270 electoral votes (538 total)

What is the name of the current Vice President of the United States?

JD Vance

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President in the US?

18 years old

Briefly describe the process for filling an empty Supreme Court seat.

The President nominates a candidate, and the Senate must approve

Who is the current chief justice of the Supreme Court

John G. Roberts, Jr.