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B. System Of Government Flashcards

1
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Name one branch or part of the government

A

.judicial

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2
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerfull

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.checks and balances

.separation of powers

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3
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Who is in charge of the executive branch

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The president

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4
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Who makes federal laws

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.congress

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5
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What are two parts of the U.S congress

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The senate and the house of representatives.

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6
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How many U.S senators are there

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100

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7
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We elect a U.S. senator for how many years

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6

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8
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Who is one of your states u.s. senators now

A

Rob portman

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9
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The house of representatives has how many voting menbers

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Four hundred thirty five

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10
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We elect a u.s. representative for how many years

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2

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11
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Name your u.s. representative

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.John alexander
.david joyce
.tim ryan

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12
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Who does a u.s senator represent

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All the people of the state

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13
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Why do some states have more representatives than other states

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.becuase of the state population

.becuase they have more people

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14
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We elect a president for how many years

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4

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15
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In what month do we vote for president

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November

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16
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What is the name of the president of the united states now

A

Joe biden

josepth robinette biden jr

17
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What is the name of the vice president of the United States now

A

Kamala harris

kamala devi harris

18
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes the president

A

The vice president

19
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If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president

A

The speaker of the house of representatives

20
Q

Who is the commander in chief of the military

A

The president

21
Q

Who sings bills to become laws

A

The president

22
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Who vetoes bills

A

The president

23
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What does the president cabinet do

A

Advices the president

24
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What are two cabinet level positions

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.Secretary of labor
.vice president
.secretary of defense

25
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What does the judicial branch do

A

.Reviews laws

.explain laws

26
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What is the highest court in the united states

A

The supreme court

27
Q

How many justices are on the supreme court

A

9 counting the chief of justice

8 with only associates.

28
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Who is the chief of justice of the United States now

A

John roberts

29
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Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government, what is one power of the federal government

A

.To print money
.to declare war
.to create an army

30
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Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states

A

.Provide schooling and education

.give a driver license

31
Q

Who is the governor of your state

A

Mike dewine

32
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What is the capital of your state

A

Columbus

33
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What are the two major political parties in the united states

A

Democratic and republican

34
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What is the political party of the president now

A

Democratic

35
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What is the name of the speaker of the house

A

Nancy pelosi

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