System of Government Flashcards
Name one branch or part of the government
congress, executive
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?
Congress
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 elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
Cory Booker
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Name your U.S. Representative.
Bonnie Watson Coleman
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 elect a President for how many years?
4
In what month do we vote for President?
November