Mike Pence

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Mike Pence born?June 7, 1959
2. Where was Mike Pence born?Columbus, Indiana
3. What is the served as?48th Vice President of the United States (2017-2021)
4. What is the key legislative actions as governor?Enacted Indiana's largest tax cut and supported private education initiatives
5. Who is Mike Pence?Mike Pence is a politician from Indiana who served as the 48th Vice President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
6. How did Mike Pence start his political career?He first ran for office in 1988 and 1990 but did not win. He later hosted a conservative radio and TV show from 1994 to 1999, which helped him build a following before being elected to the U.S. House in 2000.

Conservative Talk Show Host: A person who hosts a radio or television program discussing political and social issues from a conservative viewpoint.
Republican Study Committee: A group of conservative Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives that influences policy.
Religious Freedom Restoration Act: A law designed to prevent government interference with people's religious practices, which can sometimes lead to legal disputes.
Certification of Election Results: The formal process by which election officials verify and confirm the outcome of an election.