Why it matters (K-A)

• Why study US history, government, and civics? (K-A)
• Why do midterm congressional elections matter? (K-A)
• Why does your vote matter? (K-A)
• How does voter turnout in midterms compare to presidential elections? (K-A)
• Does the president's party usually gain or lose seats at the midterm elections? (K-A)
• Who is the Speaker of the House? (K-A)
• Why is the Speaker of the House second in succession to the President? (K-A)