Tim Kaine

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Tim Kaine born?February 26, 1958
2. Where was Tim Kaine born?Saint Paul, Minnesota
3. What is the vice presidential nomination?Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States in 2016
4. What is the committee assignments (u.s. senate)?Foreign Relations, Armed Services, Budget, Rules and Administration
5. What roles has Tim Kaine held in government?He has served as a city council member, mayor, lieutenant governor, governor, U.S. senator, and was the Vice Presidential candidate in 2016.
6. Why did Tim Kaine study law?He attended Harvard Law School to learn about legal rules and policies, which helped him in his political career.

Juris Doctor (J.D.): A professional graduate degree in law, typically required for practicing law in the United States.
Electoral College: A body of electors established by the U.S. Constitution, constituted every four years for the sole purpose of electing the President and Vice President.
Legislative Branch: The part of government responsible for making laws, such as the U.S. Congress (Senate and House of Representatives).