System of Government Flashcards
Name one branch of the government
- legislative
- judicial
- executive
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Who makes federal laws?
- The legislative branch (Congress) which is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives
What stops one branch of the government from becoming to powerful?
- Check and balances
- Separation of powers
How many US senators are there?
- 2 per state
- 50 states
- 100 senators
What are the two parts of the US congress?
- Senate
- House of representatives
Who does a Senator represent?
All people in the state
Name one senator of your state right now:
California: Alex Padilla (Democrat)
Name your US representative:
We elect a US senator for how many years?
- 6 years
Why do some state have more Representatives than other states?
- population
We elect a president for how many years?
- 4 years
What is the name of the US VP right now?
Kamala Harris
What month is the president elected?
November
If the president can serve, who becomes president?
The VP
if both the president and the VP can serve who becomes president?
The speaker of the house
Who is the commander of the military
the president
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president
What does the president cabinet (ministros) do?
advise the president
Who has the right to veto bills?
The president
Name two cabinet level positions
Secretary of State & Defense
What does the judicial branch do?
- Review constitutional validity of laws
- Further explain laws
- Resolve disputes
What is the highest court in the US?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are there in the supreme court?
Who is the Chief Justice of the US now?
John G Roberts
What is one power that belongs to the federal government only?
- Make an army
- Print money
- Make treaties with other countries
What are powers that belong to the states?
- Providing schooling and education
Who is the Governor of California now?
Gavin Newsome
What is the Capital of California?
Sacramento
Who is the current speaker of the house?
