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Civics Unit 14

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  • What is the address of the Vice President's home?
    One Observatory Circle, Washington, D.C. U.S. Naval Observatory
  • What is the Capitol Flag program?
    Flags flown over Capitol and given to different groups.
  • Why does the Architect of the Capitol do?
    Responsible for Capitol Complex
  • What is the GAO and WHAT does it do?
    Government Accounting office; Investigates how Federal Government spends taxpayer money.
  • Who chooses the Architect of the Capitol?
    President and Senate votes approval
  • Why was the Capitol Police Force created?
    As a result of attack on President John Quincy Adam's son
  • What is the CBO and WHAT does it do?
    Congressional Budget Office; Helps with yearly budget.
  • What are 3 responsibilities of the Vice President?
    President of the Senate, Announces Electoral College votes in Joint Session; Takes over as President if President steps down.
  • Who is on the Capitol Police Force Board?
    Architect of the Capitol, Sergeant at Arms of House of Rep., Sergeant at Arms of Senate
  • What is the name of the largest library in the world?
    The Library of Congress
  • What does the Clerk of House do?
    Oversees office of Congressmen that resign/die; Keeps records of what House does.
  • How long do Architects of the Capitol serve
    10 years
  • Who attends the Presidential Daily Briefing?
    VP, Sec of State, Sec of Defense, National Security Advisor
  • Where does the Vice President work?
    West Wing of the White House
  • Why was the Library of Congress built?
    To assist members of Congress
  • How many staff members can a Senator hire?
    As many as he has the budget for. Average is 35.
  • Who was the first VP to live in the VP's home and what year was it?
    Walter Mondale. 1977
  • What is the GPO and WHAT does it do?
    Government Printing Office; Prints government publications and provides to Congress.
  • Who can check out books from the Library of Congress?
    Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and Congressional staff
  • Why is the head of a Congressman's or Senator's staff called?
    Chief of Staff
  • What is the name of the Library of Congress' archive system?
    THOMAS. (Thomas Jefferson)
  • Where was the original Library of Congress?
    In the Capitol.
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