Josh Shapiro

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/josh-shapiro

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Josh Shapiro born?June 20, 1973
2. Where was Josh Shapiro born?Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3. What is the current role?48th Governor of Pennsylvania (since 2023)
4. Who is Josh Shapiro?Josh Shapiro is the governor of Pennsylvania. He works to keep the state safe and happy.
5. What did Josh Shapiro do before becoming governor?Before being governor, he was the state’s Attorney General. He also served in the state House and as a county commissioner.

Juris Doctor (J.D.): A graduate-level law degree, equivalent to a professional doctorate, required to practice law in most U.S. jurisdictions.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives: The lower chamber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, responsible for legislating at the state level.
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners: The chief legislative and executive body of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, responsible for county governance.
Attorney General: The chief legal officer of a state or federal government, responsible for representing the government in legal proceedings and advising on legal matters.