Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What stops one branah of government from becoming too powerful
A
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
2
Q
Who is in charge of the executive branch
A
President
3
Q
Who makes federal laws
A
Congress
Senate and house
U. S or national legislature
4
Q
What are the two parts in the U S congress
A
The Senate and house
5
Q
How many U S senators are there
A
100
6
Q
We elect a U S senator for how many years
A
6
7
Q
Who is one of your States U S senator
A
Debbie Stabenow
Gary Peters
8
Q
The house of representatives has how many voting members
A
435
9
Q
We elect a U S representative for how many years
A
2
10
Q
Name your U S Representative
A
Paul Ryan, Nancy pelosi
