System Of Government Flashcards

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What stops one branch of the govt from becoming too powerful

A

Checks and balances, separation of powers

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2
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President

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3
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Who makes Federal laws?

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Congress, Senate and House of Representatives, (US or national) legislature

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What are the two parts of the US Congress?

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The Senate and the House of Representatives.

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5
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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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7
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Who is one of your state’s US Senators now?

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Sherrod Brown

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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435

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We elect a U S Representative for how many years?

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2

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10
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Name your US Representative?

A

Bill Johnson

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Who does a US Senator represent?

A

All people of the state

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Why do some states have more representatives then other states?

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Because they have a larger population.

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We elect a President for how many years?

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4

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In what month do we vote for President?

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November

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15
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What is the name of the President of the US now

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Barack Obama

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What is the name of the Vice President now?

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If the President can no longer serve who becomes President?

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The Vice President

18
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If both the president and the vice-president can no longer serve then who becomes president?

A

The speaker of the house

19
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

The President

20
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

21
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Who Vetoes bills?

A

The President

22
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What does the president’s cabinet do?

A

Advises the president

23
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What are two cabinet level positions?

A

Secretary of: Agriculture, commerce, defense, education, energy, Health and Human Services, homeland security, housing and urban development, interior, labor, state, transportation, treasury, veterans affairs, attorney general, Vice President

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What does the judicial branch do?

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Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, decides if a law goes against the constitution.

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What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
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How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
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Who is the Chief Justice of the US now?
John Roberts
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Under our constitution, some powers belong to e federal government? What is one power of the federal govt?
To print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties.
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Under our constitution some powers belong to the states. Name one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire depts), give a driver's license, approve zoning and land use
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Who is e Govenor of Ohio?
John Kasich
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What is the capital of Ohio?
Columbus
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What are the two major political parties in the US?
Democratic and Republican
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What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic Party
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul D Ryan
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Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress, legislative, president, executive, the courts, judicial