American Government Part B2 Flashcards
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Four hundred thirty-five 435
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
Two 2
Name your U.S. Representative
Richard Neal
Jim McGovern
Lori Trahan
Jake Auchincloss
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state’s population…
They have more people…
Some states have more people
We elect the President for how many years?
Four 4
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald J Trump
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
James David Vance
JD Vance
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The speaker of the House
(Mike Johnson)
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?
The President of the United States
(Donald J. Trump)
Who signed bills to become laws?
The President
Who vetoes bills?
The President
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
What are 2 Cabinet-level positions?
Memorize 2
*Secretary of State
*Secretary of Defense
*Secretary of the Treasury
*Secretary of Commerce
*Vice President
*Secretary of Homeland Security
*Attorney General
*Secretary of *Veteran Affairs
Secretary of housing and urban development
Secretary of Health & Human Services
Secretary of the interior
Secretary of energy
Secretary of agriculture, Secretary of education, Secretary of labor Secretary of transportation
What does the judicial branch do?
*Reviews laws
*Explains laws
*Resolves, disputes or disagreements
*Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts Jr.
