System of government Flashcards
Name 1 branch (or part) of the government
Congress
Legislative
President
Executive
the Courts
Judicial
What stops 1 branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House (of representatives)
(US or national) legislature
What are the 2 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
Who is one of your state’s US senators now?*
Elizabeth Warren Dem
Ed Markey Dem
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a US representative for how many years?
2
Name your US Representative
For Newton:
Jake Auchincloss Dem MA district 4
Stephen Lynch Dem MA district 8
Who does a US senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more representatives than others?
Because of the state’s population
We elect a President for how many years?
4
In what month do we vote for the president?*
November
What is the name of the President of the US now?
Joe Biden
If the presidents can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The vice President
If both President and vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
Speaker of the House (Kevin McCarthy, Rep, CA)
What is the name of the VP now?
Kamela Harris
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 2 cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of transportation/education/state/the Treasury…
Attorney General
VP
What does the judicial branch do?
Review laws
Explain laws
Decides if a law goes against the C
Resolve disputes
What is the highest court in the US
Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the chief justice now?
John Roberts
Under our C, some powers belong to the federal government. Name 1.
Declare wars
Create an army
Print money
Make treaties
Under our C, some powers belong to the states. What is 1 such power?
Provide schooling and education
Give drivers license
Provide protection and safety (police, fire)
Who is the governor of your state now?
Maura Healey
What is the capital of your state?*
Boston
What are the two major political parties in the US?
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 now?
Kevin McCarthy
