B: System Of Government Flashcards
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Who is in charge of executive branch ?
The president
Who makes federal laws ?
Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
National legislature
What are two parts of US congress?
The senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there ?
100
We elect US senators for how many years ?
6
Who is your states US senator now?
Jefferson sessions
Richard Shelby
The House of Representatives have how many voting members?
435
We elect US representatives for how many years ?
2 years
Name your US representatives
Martha Roby
Who does the U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more representatives than others ?
Because of the states population
We elect the president for how many years ?
4 years
In what month do we vote for president ?
November
What is the name of the president of the United States ?
Barack Obama
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States ?
Joe Biden
If the president can no longer serve , who becomes the president?
The Vice President
If both the president and Vice President can no longer serve , who becomes the president ?
The speaker of the house
Who is the commander in chief of the military?
The president
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president
Who vetoes bills ?
The president
What does the president ‘s cabinet do?
Advises the president
What are two cabinet level positions?
Secretary of agriculture
Secretary of education
What does the judicial branch do ?
Reviews laws
What is the highest court in United States ?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are in Supreme Court ?
9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
What is one power of the government?
To print money
What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education
Who is the governor of your state now?
Robert J. Bentley
What is the capital of your state?
Montgomery
What are the two major political parties in the United States ?
Democratic
Republican
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic
What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives now?
John Boehner
Name one branch or part of the government?
President
