System of Government Flashcards
Name ONE branch or part of the government?
- Legislative-Congress
- Judicial-Court
- Executive-President
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
- Checks and Balances
- Separation of Powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
- Congress
- Senate & House of Representatives
What are the TWO parts of the US Congress?
Senate & House of Representatives
How many US Senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
We elect a US Senators for how many years?
6
Who is ONE of your state’s US Senators now?
Ted Cruz or John Cornyn
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a US Representatives for how many years?
2
Name your US Representative?
Nathaniel Moran-1st district
Who does a US Senator represent?
all people of the state
Who 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 the President?
November
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe 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-President
If both the President and the 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?
Advises the President
What are TWO Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of State
What does the judicial branch do?
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes
- Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Who 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 now?
Honorable John G Roberts Jr.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE power of the federal government?
- To make treaties
- To create an army
- To declare war
- To print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?
- Provide schooling and education
- Provide protection
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Greg Abbott
What is the capital of your state?
Austin
What are the TWO major political parties in the United States?
Democratic & 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
