System of Government Flashcards
Name 1 branch or part of the government
1.) Congress
2.) Legislative
3.) President
4.) Executive
5.) The Courts
6.) Judicial
What stops 1 branch of government from becoming too powerful?
1.) Checks and balances
2.) Separation of powers
*This means that the executive, legislative and judicial branches can’t overpower each other
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who makes federal laws?
1.) Congress
2.) Senate and House of Representatives
3.) U.S. or national legislature
What are 2 parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
Who is 1 of your state’s U.S. Senators?
1.) Sherrod Brown
2.) J.D. Vance
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
Bill Johnson
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
1.) State’s population
2.) They have more people
3.) Some states have more people
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 U.S. now?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the U.S. now?
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?
Advise the President
What are 2 Cabinet-level positions?
1.) Secretary of Labor
2.) Secretary of State
What does the judicial branch do?
1.) Review laws
2.) Explains laws
3.) Resolves disputes (disagreements)
4.) Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S.?
John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is 1 power of the federal government?
1.) Provide schooling and education
2.) Provide protection (police)
3.) Provide safety (fire departments)
Who is the Governor of the state now?
Mike DeWine
What is the capital of your state?
Columbus
What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S.?
Democratic and Republic
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
