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- How many U.S. senators are there?
- One hundred (100)
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- How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
- How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
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- Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Maggie Hassan
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- How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
- Four hundred thirty-five (435)
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How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
- Two (2) years
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- Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
- To more closely follow public opinion
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How many senators does each state have?
- Two (2)
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- Why does each state have two senators?
- Equal representation (for small states)
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Name your U.S. representative.
- Maggie Goodlander
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- What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
- Mike Johnson
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- Who does a U.S. senator represent?
- People of their state
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- Who elects U.S. senators?
- Citizens from their state
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Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
- People in their district
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- Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
- Citizens from their (congressional) district
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Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
- (Because) they have more people
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- The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
- Four (4) years
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- The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
- To keep the president from becoming too powerful