System of Government Flashcards
Name one branch or part of government.
President
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Who makes federal laws?
The president
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and the House of Representatives
How many US senators are there?
100
We elect a US senator for how many years?
6
Who is one of your state’s US senators?
Bernie Sanders
Who does a US senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
The state’s population
We elect a present for how many years?
4
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the current President?
Biden
What is the name of the current Vice President?
Kamala
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 in command 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 Defense, Secretary of Education
What does the Judicial branch do?
decides if a law goes against the constitution
What 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 Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts Junior
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
To provide safety
Who is the governor of your state?
Katie Hobbs of Arizona
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Democrat and Republican
What is the political party of the President right now?
Democrat
What is the name of the Speaker of the House right now?
Mike Johnson
