System Of Government Flashcards
Name one branch or part of the government
Congress
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators?
Ted Cruz
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.
Veronica Escobar
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 state’s 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 now?
Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice
If both the President and the Vice 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 and Attorney General
What does the judicial branch do?
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?
John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the Federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To declare war
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education
Who is the Governor of your State now?
Greg Abbott
What is the capital of your state?
Austin, Texas
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Rep and Dem
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
