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B: System Of Government Flashcards

1
Q

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

A

Checks and balances

Separation of powers

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2
Q

Who is in charge of executive branch ?

A

The president

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3
Q

Who makes federal laws ?

A

Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
National legislature

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4
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What are two parts of US congress?

A

The senate and House of Representatives

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5
Q

How many U.S. Senators are there ?

A

100

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6
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We elect US senators for how many years ?

A

6

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7
Q

Who is your states US senator now?

A

Jefferson sessions

Richard Shelby

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8
Q

The House of Representatives have how many voting members?

A

435

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9
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We elect US representatives for how many years ?

A

2 years

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10
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Name your US representatives

A

Martha Roby

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11
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Who does the U.S. Senator represent?

A

All people of the state

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12
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Why do some states have more representatives than others ?

A

Because of the states population

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13
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We elect the president for how many years ?

A

4 years

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14
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In what month do we vote for president ?

A

November

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15
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What is the name of the president of the United States ?

A

Barack Obama

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16
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States ?

A

Joe Biden

17
Q

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

A

The Vice President

18
Q

If both the president and Vice President can no longer serve , who becomes the president ?

A

The speaker of the house

19
Q

Who is the commander in chief of the military?

A

The president

20
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The president

21
Q

Who vetoes bills ?

A

The president

22
Q

What does the president ‘s cabinet do?

A

Advises the president

23
Q

What are two cabinet level positions?

A

Secretary of agriculture

Secretary of education

24
Q

What does the judicial branch do ?

A

Reviews laws

25
Q

What is the highest court in United States ?

A

The Supreme Court

26
Q

How many justices are in Supreme Court ?

A

9

27
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?

A

John Roberts

28
Q

What is one power of the government?

A

To print money

29
Q

What is one power of the states?

A

Provide schooling and education

30
Q

Who is the governor of your state now?

A

Robert J. Bentley

31
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Montgomery

32
Q

What are the two major political parties in the United States ?

A

Democratic

Republican

33
Q

What is the political party of the president now?

A

Democratic

34
Q

What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives now?

A

John Boehner

35
Q

Name one branch or part of the government?

A

President

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