System of Government Flashcards

1
Q

Name one branch or part of the government

A

congress, executive

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2
Q

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

A

checks and balances

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3
Q

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

A

the President

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4
Q

Who makes federal laws?

A

Congress

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5
Q

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

A

the Senate and House of Representatives

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6
Q

How many U.S. Senators are there?

A

100

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7
Q

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

A

6

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8
Q

Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

A

Cory Booker

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9
Q

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

435

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10
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

A

2

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11
Q

Name your U.S. Representative.

A

Bonnie Watson Coleman

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12
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

A

all people of the state

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13
Q

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

A

because of the state’s population

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14
Q

We elect a President for how many years?

A

4

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15
Q

In what month do we vote for President?

A

November

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16
Q

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

A

Donald Trump

17
Q

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

A

Mike Pence

18
Q

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

A

the Vice President

19
Q

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

A

the Speaker of the House

20
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

the President

21
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

the President

22
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

the President

23
Q

What does the Presidents Cabinet do?

A

advises the President

24
Q

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

A
▪ 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
25
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A

reviews laws, explains laws, resolve disputes, and decides if a law goes against the constitution

26
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

the Supreme Court

27
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

28
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts

29
Q

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

A

to print money

30
Q

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

A

provide schooling and education

31
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Phil Murphy

32
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Trenton

33
Q

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

A

democratic and republican

34
Q

What is the political party of the President now?

A

republican

35
Q

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

A

Nancy Pelosi