11-20 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the economic system in the United States?
A
Capitalist economy
2
Q
What is the rule of law?
A
Everyone must follow the law
3
Q
Name one branch or part of the government
A
The president
4
Q
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
A
Separation of powers
5
Q
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
A
The President
6
Q
Who makes federal laws?
A
Congress
7
Q
What are the two parts of the U.S. congress?
A
Senate and House of representatives
8
Q
How many U.S. senators are there?
A
100
9
Q
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
A
6 years
10
Q
Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now? 🤔
A
Ted Cruz
John Cornyn
