System Of Government Flashcards
Name one branch of the government.
- Congress
- legislative
- president
- executive
- judicial
- the courts
What stops one branch of the 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
Alternate answers:
- senate and House of Representatives
- US or national legislature
What are two parts of the US Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
How many US Senators are there?
100
How long is a US Senator elected for?
6 years
Who is one of your state’s US senators?
- Jackie Rosen
- Catherine Cortez-Masto
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Four hundred and thirty five
We elect a US representative for how many years?
2
Name your US Representative
Mark Amodei
Who does a US Senator represent?
All of the people in their state
Why do some states have more representatives than other states
Because of the state’s population
How many years do we elect a president for?
4
In what month do we vote for a President?
November
What is the name of the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the current vice president of the United States?
Kamala Harris
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Vice President
If both the president and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes the 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 agriculture
Secretary of commerce
Secretary of defence
Secretary of education
Secretary of energy
Secretary of health and human services
Secretary of homeland security
Secretary of housing and urban development
Secretary of the interior
Secretary of labor
Secretary of State
Secretary of transportation
Secretary of the treasury
Secretary of veteran’s affairs
Attorney general
Vice president
What does the judicial branch do?
- reviews laws
- explains laws
- resolves disputes
- decides if laws go against the constitution
What is the highest court in the land?
The Supreme Court
How many justices currently sit on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the chief justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
What are the powers of the federal government? Name 2
- print money
- declare war
- create an army
- to make treaties
What is one of the powers of the state?
- provide schooling and education
- provide protection (police)
- provide safety (fire departments)
- drivers licenses
- approve zoning and land use
Who is the current governor of Nevada?
Joe Lombardo (R)
What is the capital of Nevada?
Carson City
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrat and republican
What is the political party of the current president?
Democrat
What is the name of the current speaker of the House of Representatives
Mike Johnson
