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System of Government Flashcards

1
Q

Name one branch or part of the government

A

Congress
- Legislative
- The President
- Executive
- The courts
- Judicial

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

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-Checks and balances
-Separation of powers

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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 federal laws?

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-Congress
-Senate and House (of Representatives)
-(U.S. or National) Legislature

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5
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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The Senate and House (of Representatives)

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6
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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One hundred (100)

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7
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

A

Six (6)

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

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-Mark Kelly
-Kyrsten Sinema

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9
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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Four hundred thirty-five (435)

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

A

Two (2)

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11
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Name your U.S. Representative.

A

Andy Biggs

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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 state’s population
-Because they have more people
-Because some states have more people

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14
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We elect a President for how many years?

A

Four (4)

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15
Q

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 now?

A

Joe Biden

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

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 the 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 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

25
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A
  • reviews laws
  • explains laws
  • resolves disputes (disagreements)
  • 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

Nine (9)

28
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John G. Roberts, Jr.

29
Q

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

A

-To print money
-To declare war
-To create an army
-To make treaties

30
Q

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

A

-Provide schooling and education
-Provide protection (police)
-Provide safety (fire departments)
-Give a driver’s license
-Approve zoning and land use

31
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Katie Hobbs

32
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Phoenix

33
Q

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

A

Democratic and Republican

34
Q

What is the political party of the President now?

A

Democrat Party

35
Q

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

A

Kevin McCarthy

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