B. System Of Government Flashcards
Name one branch or part of the government
.judicial
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerfull
.checks and balances
.separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch
The president
Who makes federal laws
.congress
What are two parts of the U.S congress
The senate and the house of representatives.
How many U.S senators are there
100
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years
6
Who is one of your states u.s. senators now
Rob portman
The house of representatives has how many voting menbers
Four hundred thirty five
We elect a u.s. representative for how many years
2
Name your u.s. representative
.John alexander
.david joyce
.tim ryan
Who does a u.s senator represent
All the people of the state
Why do some states have more representatives than other states
.becuase of the state population
.becuase they have more people
We elect a president for how many years
4
In what month do we vote for president
November
What is the name of the president of the united states now
Joe biden
josepth robinette biden jr
What is the name of the vice president of the United States now
Kamala harris
kamala devi harris
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes the president
The vice president
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president
The speaker of the house of representatives
Who is the commander in chief of the military
The president
Who sings bills to become laws
The president
Who vetoes bills
The president
What does the president cabinet do
Advices the president
What are two cabinet level positions
.Secretary of labor
.vice president
.secretary of defense
What does the judicial branch do
.Reviews laws
.explain laws
What is the highest court in the united states
The supreme court
How many justices are on the supreme court
9 counting the chief of justice
8 with only associates.
Who is the chief of justice of the United States now
John roberts
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government, what is one power of the federal government
.To print money
.to declare war
.to create an army
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states
.Provide schooling and education
.give a driver license
Who is the governor of your state
Mike dewine
What is the capital of your state
Columbus
What are the two major political parties in the united states
Democratic and republican
What is the political party of the president now
Democratic
What is the name of the speaker of the house
Nancy pelosi
