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System of Government Flashcards

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1
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Name one branch or part of government.

A

President

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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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Checks and balances

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The president

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Who makes federal laws?

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The president

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5
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What are the two parts of the US Congress?

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Senate and the House of Representatives

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6
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How many US senators are there?

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100

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We elect a US senator for how many years?

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6

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Who is one of your state’s US senators?

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Bernie Sanders

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9
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Who does a US senator represent?

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All people of the state

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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

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The state’s population

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We elect a present for how many years?

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4

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12
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In what month do we vote for President?

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November

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13
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What is the name of the current President?

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Biden

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What is the name of the current Vice President?

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Kamala

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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

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The Vice President

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If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

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The Speaker of the House

17
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Who is in command of the military?

A

The president

18
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Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The president

19
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Who vetoes bills?

A

The president

20
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

21
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?

A

Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Education

22
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What does the Judicial branch do?

A

decides if a law goes against the constitution

23
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What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court

24
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

25
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Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

A

John G. Roberts Junior

26
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

A

To print money

27
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

A

To provide safety

28
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Who is the governor of your state?

A

Katie Hobbs of Arizona

29
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What are the two major political parties in the US?

A

Democrat and Republican

30
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What is the political party of the President right now?

A

Democrat

31
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House right now?

A

Mike Johnson

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