Government - System Of Government Flashcards
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- Name ONE branch or part of the government?
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Congress Legislative President Executive The courts Judicial
2
Q
- What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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Checks and balances
Separation of powers
3
Q
- Who is in charge of the executive branch?
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The president
4
Q
- Who makes federal laws?
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Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature
5
Q
- What are the TWO parts of the U.S. congress?
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The Senate and House (of Representatives)
6
Q
- How many U.S. Senators are there?
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One hundred (100)
7
Q
- We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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Six (6)
8
Q
- Who is ONE of your states U.S. Senators now?
A
Alex Padilla
Laphonza Butler
Alex Padilla
9
Q
- The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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Four hundred thirty-five (435)
10
Q
- We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
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Two (2)
11
Q
- Name your U.S. Representative?
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Anna Eshoo
12
Q
- Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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All people of the state.
13
Q
- Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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(Because of) the States population
(Because) they have more people
(Because) some states have more people
14
Q
- We elect a president for how many years?
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Four (4)
15
Q
- In what month do we vote for President?
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November
16
Q
- What is the name of the President of the United States now?
A
Joe Biden
17
Q
- What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
A
Kamala D. Harris
18
Q
- If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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The Vice President
19
Q
- If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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The Speaker of the House
20
Q
- Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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The President
21
Q
- Who signs bills to become laws?
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The President
22
Q
- Who vetoes bills?
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The President
23
Q
- What does the President’s Cabinet do?
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Advises the President
24
Q
- What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Defense Secretary of Education Secretary of Energy Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Labor Secretary of State Secretary of Transportation Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Veterans Affairs Attorney General Vice President
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37. What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
Explains laws
Resolves disputes (disagreements)
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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38. What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
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39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
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40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
| John G. Roberts, Jr.
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41. 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
To make treaties
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42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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Provide schooling and education
Provide protection (police)
Provide safety (fire departments)
Give a driver’s license
Approve zoning and land use
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43. Who is the Governor of your state now?
Gavin Newsom
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44. What is the capital of your state?
Sacramento.
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45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
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46. What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic (Party)
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47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
| Pelosi
