The federal government meets in Washington, D.C. Congress meets here.
It is the capital of the United States. The president lives here. The supreme court is here, too.
But, it does not have a state. So, it does not have any senators or representatives.
What is the capital of the United States? –> Washington, D.C.
The largest city in Oregon is Portland, but it is not the capital.
The capital of Oregon is Salem.
For our friends in Washington state, the capital of Washington is Olympia.
What is the capital of your state? –> Salem
The leader of the federal government is the president. We elect a president every four years. We elect the president in November.
When we have a new president, they start to work in January. Donald Trump became president, again, on January 20, 2025.
What is the name of the President of the United States now? –> Donald Trump / Trump
The two major political parties are Democratic and Republican. Donald Trump is a Republican. Most people say that Trump is the leader of the Republican party.
(100 Q Civics) What is the political party of the President now? –> Republican
The Vice President works with the President. If the President can no longer serve, the Vice President becomes president.
Now, the Vice President is J.D. Vance. He is from Ohio.
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? –> J.D. Vance / Vance
Review
| 94. What is the capital of the United States?* |
| 44. What is the capital of your state?* |
| 28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?* |
| 46. What is the political party of the President now? |
| 29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? |