American Government: System of Government Flashcards
1
Q
What is the “rule of law”?
A
- Everyone must follow the law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Government must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.
2
Q
Name one branch or part of the government.
A
- Congress
- legislative
- President
- executive
- the courts
- judicial
3
Q
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
A
- checks and balances
- separation of powers
4
Q
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
A
- the President
5
Q
Who makes federal laws?
A
- Congress
- Senate and House (of Representatives)
- (U.S. or national) legislature
6
Q
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
A
- the Senate and House (of Representatives)
7
Q
How many U.S. Senators are there?
A
- one hundred (100)
8
Q
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
A
- six (6)
9
Q
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
A
- Mitt Romney
10
Q
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
A
- four hundred thirty-five (435)
11
Q
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
A
- two (2)
12
Q
Name your U.S. Representative.
A
- Blake Moore
- John Curtis
- Celeste Maloy
- Burgess Owens
13
Q
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
A
- all people of the state
14
Q
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
A
- (because of) the state’s population
- (because) they have more people
- (because) some states have more people
15
Q
We elect a President for how many years?
A
- four (4)
