System of Government Flashcards
Name one branch or part of the government
- congress
- legislative
- President
- executive
- the courts
- judicial
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
- Checks and balances
* Separation of powers
Who is in charge of executive branch?
The President
Who makes federal Laws?
- Congress
- Senate and House of Representatives
- U.S legislature
What are the two parts of the U.S Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S Senators are there?
100
We select a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We select U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state.
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because of the state’s population.
We select U.S. president for how many years?
4
In what month do we vote for President ?
November
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Obama
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President.
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House.
Who is the commander of 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 the two Cabinet level positions?
- Secretary of Agriculture
- Secretary of Commerce
- Secretary of Defense
- 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 Veterans Affairs
- Attorney General
- Vice President
What does the judicial branch do?
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes
- 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 United States now?
John G. Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government ?
- Print money
- Declare war
- Create an army
- Make treaties.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states ?
- Provide schooling and education.
- Provide protection.
- Provide safety.
- Give a driver’s license
- Approve zoning and land use.
Who is the Governor of New Jersey now?
Chris Christie
What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic Party and Republican Party
What is the political party of the President?
Democratic Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House?
John Boehner
Who is one of the New Jersey’s Senator right now?
- Frank R. Lautenberg
* Robert Menendez
Name your U.S. Representative.
Christopher H. Smith
