System of Government Flashcards
Name the 3 branches of Gov’t
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of Gov’t
Executive Branch
What part of the federal Gov’t writes laws
U.S. Congress
what are the two parts of the U.S. Congress
Senate & House of Representatives
Name one power of the U.S. Congress
Write Laws
How many U.S. senators are there
100
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator
6 years
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now
Christopher Murphy or Richard Blumenthal
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives
435
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives
2 years
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators
To more closely follow public opinion
How many senators does each state have
2
Why does each state have two senators
Equal representation for small states
Name your U.S. Representative
John Larson or James Himes
What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives now
Nancy Pelosi
Who does a U.S. Senator represents
Citizens of their state
who elects U.S. senators
Citizens from their state
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represents
Citizens in their district
Who elects members of th House of Representative
Citizens from their district
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why
Because of the state’s population
The President of the U.S. is elected for how many years
4
The president of the U.S. can serve only two terms. Why
Because of the 22nd Amendment
What is the name of the President of the U.S. now
Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the U.S. now
Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President
Vice President
Name one power of the President
Enforces Laws
Who is the Commander in chief of the U.S. Military
The President
Who signs bills to become laws
The President
Who vetoes bills
The President
Who appoints Federal Judges
The President
The Executive branch has many parts. Name one
The President
What does the President’s cabinet do
Advises the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions
Secretary of Education and Secretary of Transportation
Why is the Electoral College important
it decides who is elected President
What is one part of the Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
What does the Judical Branch do
Resolves disputes about the Law
What is the highest court in the U.S.
Supreme Court
How many seats are on the Supreme Courts
9
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case
5
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve
for Life
Supreme Court Justices serve for life. Why
To be independent of politics
Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S. now
John Roberts
Name one power that is only for the federal Gov’t
Declare war
Name one power that is only for the states
Provides Protection (police)
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment
It states that the powers not given to the federal gov’t belong to the states or to the people.
Who is the governor of your state now
Ned Lamont
What is the Capitol of your state
Hartford
