System of Government Flashcards
Name one branch of the government?
Executive
What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who makes the federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
How many US Senators are there?
100
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
6
What is one of your state’s U.S. Senators?
Diane Feinstein.
The House Of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Name your U.S. Representative?
Darrel Issa
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the states population
We elect a President for how many years?
4
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the President of the United States?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President.
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes 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 State
Secretary Of Education
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
Explains laws
Resolves disputes
Decides if a law goes against the constitution
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the state?
Provide schooling and education
Who is the governor of California?
Gavin Newsom
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
What are the two major parties of the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
What is the name of the Speaker of the House Of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
