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System of Government Flashcards

1
Q

Name one branch or part of the government.

A

legislative

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2
Q

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

A

▪ checks and balances

▪ separation of powers

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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
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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
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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

Jeff Merkley

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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

Peter DeFazio

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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
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

A

some states have more people

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14
Q

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

A

the Speaker of the House

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15
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

the President

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16
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

the President

17
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

the President

18
Q

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

advises the President

19
Q

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

A

▪ Secretary of Education

▪ Secretary of Labor

20
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A

▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

21
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

the Supreme Court

22
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

23
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts

24
Q

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

A

to print money

25
Q

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

A

give a driver’s license

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