U.S. Government and State Officials

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What is the U.S. Congress?

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The U.S. Congress consists of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, forming a bicameral legislature.

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What does 'bicameral' mean in the context of the U.S. Congress?

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Bicameral means the legislature has two parts: the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

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Who is a Presidential Candidate?

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A person seeking election to the office of U.S. President who meets legal requirements to be on the ballot or can be written in by voters.

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What is a U.S. Representative?

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An elected official representing a congressional district at the federal level, part of the House of Representatives, elected every 2 years.

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How many U.S. Representatives does Maine have?

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Maine has 2 representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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What is a U.S. Senator?

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An elected official representing their entire state at the federal level, part of the U.S. Senate, elected every 6 years.

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How many U.S. Senators does Maine have?

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Maine has 2 Senators elected to the U.S. Senate.

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Who is a State Governor?

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The leader of the state executive branch, implementing laws, nominating officials, and acting as a liaison between state and federal government.

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How often is the Governor of Maine elected?

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The Governor of Maine is elected every 4 years and cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms.

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What is a Referendum Question?

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Proposals for new laws or constitutional amendments placed on the ballot for voter approval or rejection.