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System of Government Flashcards

1
Q

Name one branch of the government

A
  • legislative
  • judicial
  • executive
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2
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

A

The president

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2
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Who makes federal laws?

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  • The legislative branch (Congress) which is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives
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3
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What stops one branch of the government from becoming to powerful?

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  • Check and balances
  • Separation of powers
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4
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How many US senators are there?

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  • 2 per state
  • 50 states
  • 100 senators
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4
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What are the two parts of the US congress?

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  • Senate
  • House of representatives
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5
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Who does a Senator represent?

A

All people in the state

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6
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Name one senator of your state right now:

A

California: Alex Padilla (Democrat)

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6
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Name your US representative:

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7
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We elect a US senator for how many years?

A
  • 6 years
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8
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Why do some state have more Representatives than other states?

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  • population
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9
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We elect a president for how many years?

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  • 4 years
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10
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What is the name of the US VP right now?

A

Kamala Harris

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10
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What month is the president elected?

A

November

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11
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If the president can serve, who becomes president?

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The VP

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12
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if both the president and the VP can serve who becomes president?

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The speaker of the house

13
Q

Who is the commander of the military

A

the president

14
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The president

15
Q

What does the president cabinet (ministros) do?

A

advise the president

16
Q

Who has the right to veto bills?

A

The president

16
Q

Name two cabinet level positions

A

Secretary of State & Defense

17
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A
  • Review constitutional validity of laws
  • Further explain laws
  • Resolve disputes
18
Q

What is the highest court in the US?

A

The Supreme Court

19
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How many justices are there in the supreme court?

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20
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the US now?

A

John G Roberts

21
Q

What is one power that belongs to the federal government only?

A
  • Make an army
  • Print money
  • Make treaties with other countries
22
Q

What are powers that belong to the states?

A
  • Providing schooling and education
23
Q

Who is the Governor of California now?

A

Gavin Newsome

24
Q

What is the Capital of California?

A

Sacramento

25
Q

Who is the current speaker of the house?

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