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System of Government Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 3 branches of Gov’t

A

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

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2
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The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of Gov’t

A

Executive Branch

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3
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What part of the federal Gov’t writes laws

A

U.S. Congress

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4
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what are the two parts of the U.S. Congress

A

Senate & House of Representatives

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5
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Name one power of the U.S. Congress

A

Write Laws

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6
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How many U.S. senators are there

A

100

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7
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How long is a term for a U.S. Senator

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6 years

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8
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Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now

A

Christopher Murphy or Richard Blumenthal

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9
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives

A

435

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10
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How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives

A

2 years

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11
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Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators

A

To more closely follow public opinion

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12
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How many senators does each state have

A

2

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13
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Why does each state have two senators

A

Equal representation for small states

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14
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Name your U.S. Representative

A

John Larson or James Himes

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15
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What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives now

A

Nancy Pelosi

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16
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Who does a U.S. Senator represents

A

Citizens of their state

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17
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who elects U.S. senators

A

Citizens from their state

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18
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Who does a member of the House of Representatives represents

A

Citizens in their district

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19
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Who elects members of th House of Representative

A

Citizens from their district

20
Q

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why

A

Because of the state’s population

21
Q

The President of the U.S. is elected for how many years

A

4

22
Q

The president of the U.S. can serve only two terms. Why

A

Because of the 22nd Amendment

23
Q

What is the name of the President of the U.S. now

A

Joe Biden

24
Q

What is the name of the Vice President of the U.S. now

A

Kamala Harris

25
Q

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President

A

Vice President

26
Q

Name one power of the President

A

Enforces Laws

27
Q

Who is the Commander in chief of the U.S. Military

A

The President

28
Q

Who signs bills to become laws

A

The President

29
Q

Who vetoes bills

A

The President

30
Q

Who appoints Federal Judges

A

The President

31
Q

The Executive branch has many parts. Name one

A

The President

32
Q

What does the President’s cabinet do

A

Advises the President

33
Q

What are two Cabinet-level positions

A

Secretary of Education and Secretary of Transportation

34
Q

Why is the Electoral College important

A

it decides who is elected President

35
Q

What is one part of the Judicial Branch

A

Supreme Court

36
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What does the Judical Branch do

A

Resolves disputes about the Law

37
Q

What is the highest court in the U.S.

A

Supreme Court

38
Q

How many seats are on the Supreme Courts

A

9

39
Q

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case

A

5

40
Q

How long do Supreme Court Justices serve

A

for Life

41
Q

Supreme Court Justices serve for life. Why

A

To be independent of politics

42
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S. now

A

John Roberts

43
Q

Name one power that is only for the federal Gov’t

A

Declare war

44
Q

Name one power that is only for the states

A

Provides Protection (police)

45
Q

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment

A

It states that the powers not given to the federal gov’t belong to the states or to the people.

46
Q

Who is the governor of your state now

A

Ned Lamont

47
Q

What is the Capitol of your state

A

Hartford

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