B. System of Government (Part. 2) Flashcards
1
Q
- If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
A
- the Vice President
2
Q
- If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
A
- the Speaker of the House
3
Q
- Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
A
- the President
4
Q
- Who signs bills to become laws?
A
- the President
5
Q
- Who vetoes bills?
A
- the President
6
Q
- What does the President’s Cabinet do?
A
- advises the President
7
Q
- What are two Cabinet-level positions?
A
- Secretary of Defense
- Secretary of Education
- Secretary of Energy
- Secretary of State
- Secretary of Transportation
- Vice President
8
Q
- What does the judicial branch do?
A
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes (disagreements)
- Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
9
Q
- What is the highest court in the United States?
A
- the Supreme Court
10
Q
- How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
A
9 Justices:
-One Chief Justice
-Eight Associate Justices.
11
Q
- Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
A
John Roberts, Jr.
12
Q
- 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
- To make treaties
13
Q
- Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
A
- Provide schooling and education
- Provide protection (police)
- Provide safety (fire departments)
- Give a driver’s license
- Approve zoning and land use
14
Q
- Who is the Governor of your state now?
A
JB Pritzker
15
Q
- What is the capital of your state?*
A
- Springfield
