U.S. Citizenship Made Simple

New typical 100 Questions 26 to 50

	26. We elect a President for how many years? four (4)
	27. In what month do we vote for President? November
	28. What is the name of the President of the United States now? Barack Obama - Barack H. Obama - Obama
	29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? Joe Biden - Joseph Biden - Joseph R. Biden, Jr
	30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? the Vice President
	31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? the Speaker of the House
	32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? the President
	33. Who signs bills to become laws? the President
	34. Who vetoes bills? the President
	35. What does the President’s Cabinet do? advises the President
	36. What are two Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of Agriculture - Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Defense - Secretary of Education
	37. What does the judicial branch do? reviews laws - explains laws - resolves disputes (disagreements) - decides if a law goes against the Constitution
	38. What is the highest court in the United States? the Supreme Court
	39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court? nine (9)
	40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States? John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)
	41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? to print money - to declare war to create an army - to make treaties
	42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? provide schooling and education - provide protection (police) provide safety (fire departments) - give a driver’s license approve zoning and land use
	43. Who is the Governor of your state? Answers will vary. [Residents of the District of Columbia should say “we don’t have a Governor.”]
	44. What is the capital of your state? Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]
	45. What are the two major political parties in the United States? Democratic and Republican
	46. What is the political party of the President now? Democratic (Party)
	47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? John Boehner
	48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) A male citizen of any race (can vote).
	49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? serve on a jury - vote
	50. What are two rights only for United States citizens? apply for a federal job - vote - run for office - carry a U.S. passport