2. Twenty Questions Focusing on the Citizenship Test, general class questions, and cultural literacy re: U.S. Government

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4. 1. Who was the first president of the United States? George Washington

5. 2. Why did the Pilgrims come to the “new world?” To escape religious persecution/secure religious freedom

6. 3. What is the purpose of the Constitution? To provide a framework for the government.

7. 4. What are the three branches of the U.S. Government? Legislative - Executive - Judicial

8. 5. How many seats are in the U.S. Senate? 100 (2/state)

9. 6. How long is the president’s term? 4 years (not to exceed 2 terms or 10 years [if VP assumes the presidency through the line of succession]).

10. 7. Name the two bodies of Congress. House of Representatives and Senate

11. 8. How long is a Representative’s term? Two

12. 9. Who becomes the President should the President and the Vice President die? The Speaker of the House. Bonus - Do you know who the current Speaker of the House is?

13. 10. Who is the current Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? John G. Roberts Bonus: Do you know what happened to the Chief Justice this summer?

14. 11. What is the minimum voting age in the U.S.? 18

15. 12. What materials do you need for this class? 3-ring binder, 8 dividers, loose leaf paper or a spiral notebook that fits into the 3-ring.

16. 13. Name two Republicans running for President in ‘08. Senator Sam Brownback - Kansas Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani - NY Former Gov. Mike Huckabee - Arkansas Rep. Duncan Hunter - California Senator John McCain - Arizona Rep. Ron Paul, Texas Former Gov. Mit Romney - Massachusetts Fred Thompson??? And??

17. 14. Name two Democrats running for President in ‘08. Senator Joseph Biden, Del. Senator Hillary Clinton, NY Senator Chris Dodd, Conn. Former Senator John Edwards, N.C. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, OK Senator Barack Obama, Ill. Gov. Bill Richardson, NM And???

18. 15. Can Arnold Schwarzenegger run for President? No - the President has to be born with US citizenship.

19. 16. What project is the U.S. Mint starting in 2007 which will last at least through 2015? Creating $1 coins for each of the Presidents who have been deceased for 2 or more years.

20. 17. How do you follow the news? FYI - this class is always easier if you will allow yourself the time to follow the news, radio, television, newspaper, internet, the format is up to you. It will be worth your time!

21. 18.What party is President Bush? What party controls Congress? President Bush is a Republican. Congress is controlled by the Democrats.

22. 19. What does the Bureau of Engraving and Printing have planned for our money? Another redesign of the $5 & $100

23. 20. What big U.S. Government- related news event happened yesterday? The Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales resigned.