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System of Government Flashcards

1
Q

Name one branch of the government?

A

Executive

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2
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What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?

A

Checks and balances

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3
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President

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4
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Who makes the federal laws?

A

Congress

Senate and House

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5
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What are the two parts of the US Congress?

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The Senate and House of Representatives

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6
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How many US Senators are there?

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100

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7
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We elect a US Senator for how many years?

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6

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8
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What is one of your state’s U.S. Senators?

A

Diane Feinstein.

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9
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The House Of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435

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10
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

A

2

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11
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Name your U.S. Representative?

A

Darrel Issa

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12
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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All people of the state

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13
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

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Because of the states population

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14
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We elect a President for how many years?

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4

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15
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In what month do we vote for President?

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November

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16
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What is the name of the President of the United States?

A

Joe Biden

17
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States?

A

Kamala Harris

18
Q

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Vice President.

19
Q

If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Speaker of the House

20
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

The President

21
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

22
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

The President

23
Q

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

24
Q

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

A

Secretary Of State

Secretary Of Education

25
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A

Reviews laws
Explains laws
Resolves disputes
Decides if a law goes against the constitution

26
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court

27
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

28
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts

29
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

A

To print money

30
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the state?

A

Provide schooling and education

31
Q

Who is the governor of California?

A

Gavin Newsom

32
Q

What is the capital of California?

A

Sacramento

33
Q

What are the two major parties of the United States?

A

Democratic and Republican

34
Q

What is the political party of the President now?

A

Democratic

35
Q

What is the name of the Speaker of the House Of Representatives?

A

Nancy Pelosi

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