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System of Government Flashcards

1
Q

Name the three branches of government

A

Legislative, executive, and judicial

congress, president, and the courts

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2
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The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government

A

Executive branch

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3
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What part of the federal government writes laws?

A

Congress

Legislature

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4
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What are the two parts of the US congress?

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Senate and House of representatives

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5
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Name one power of the US Congress

A

Write laws
Declares war
Makes the federal budget

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6
Q

How many US senators are there?

A

100

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7
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How long is a term for a US senator?

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6 years

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8
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

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435

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9
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

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435

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

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2 years

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11
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Why do US representatives serve shorter terms than US 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)
The Great Compromise
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14
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Who does a US senator represent?

A

Citizens of their state

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15
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Who does a US senator represent?

A

Citizens of their state

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16
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Who elects US senators?

A

Citizens from their state

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17
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Who elects US senators?

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Citizens from their state

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18
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Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

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Citizens in their (congressional) district

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19
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Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

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Citizens from their (congressional) district

20
Q

Some states have more representative than other states. Why?

A

Because they have more people

Because of the state’s population

21
Q

The President of the United States is elected for ho many years

A

4 years

22
Q

The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

A

the 22nd amendment

to keep the president from becoming too powerful

23
Q

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

A

The Vice President

24
Q

Name one power of the president

A 
Signs bills into law
Vetoes bills
Enforces laws
Commander in Chief 
Chief diplomat
25
Q

Name one power of the president

A 
Signs bills into law
Vetoes bills
Enforces laws
Commander in Chief 
Chief diplomat
26
Q

Who is Commander in Chief of the US military?

A

The President

27
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

28
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

29
Q

Who vetos 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
Cabinet
Federal departments and agenciews

32
Q

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

33
Q

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

A 
Vice President
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education
34
Q

Why is the Electoral College important?

A

It decides who is elected president

It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection

35
Q

What is one part of the judicial branch?

A

Supreme Court

Federal Courts

36
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A

Review laws
Explain laws
Resolves disputes about the law
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

37
Q

What is the highest court in the United States

A

Supreme Court

38
Q

Ho many seats are on the Supreme Court

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, until retirement

41
Q

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

A

To be independent of politics

To limit outside influence

42
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John G. Roberts, Jr.,

43
Q

Name one power that is only for the federal government

A 
Print paper money
Mint coins
Declare war
Create an army
Make treaties
Set foreign policy
44
Q

Name one power that is only for the states

A 
Provide schooling and education
Provide protection (police)
Provide safety (fire department)
Give a driver's license
Approve zoning and land use
45
Q

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

A

Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people

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