System of Government Flashcards
Name one branch or part of the Government
Congress Legislative President executive the courts judicial
What stops one branch of the government from become too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
US legislature
What are two parts of the US Congress?
The Senate and House of Representative
How many US Senator are there?
100
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
6
Who is one of your state’s US Senators now?
Marco Rubio
Rick Scott
The House of Representative has how many voting members?
435
We elect a US Representative for how may years?
2
Name your US Representative
Theodore Deutch
Who does a US Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more Representative than others states?
Because of the state’s population
Because they have more people
We elect a President for how many years?
4
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the President of the US now?
Donald Trump
What is the name of the Vice President of the US how?
Mike Pence
If the President can no longer serve who becomes President?
The Vice President
If both President and 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 two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Education Secretary of Defense Secretary of Commerce Secretary of State Secretary of of Transportation
What does the judicial branch do?
review laws
explains laws
resolves disputes
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the highest court in the US?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the Chief Justice of the US?
John G. Roberts
Under our Constitution, some power belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
to declare war
to create an army
to make treaties
Under our Constitution, some power belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
provide protection (police)
provide safety (fire department
give a driver’s license
Who is the Governor of Florida?
Ron DeSantis
What is the Capital of your State?
Tallahassee
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi