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Systems Of Government Flashcards

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What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?

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Checks and balances

Separation of powers

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Name one branch or part of the government

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Congress
Legislative
President
Executive
The courts
Judicial
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President

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Who makes federal laws?

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Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
US or nation legislature

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What are the two parts of the US Congress?

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The Senate and House of Representatives

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How many US Senators are there?

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100

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We elect a US senator for how many years?

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Who is one of your state’s US Senators now?

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Charles E. Schumer

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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435

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We elect a U.S. rep for how many years?

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2

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Name your US Rep

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Steve Israel (Democrat) 3rd Congressional District of NY

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What does a US Senator represent?

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All people of the state

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Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

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Because of the state’s population
Because they have more people
Because some states have more people

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We elect the President for how many years?

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In what month do we vote for President?

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November

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

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Barack Obama

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What is the name of the VP of the U.S. now?

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Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

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

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The Vice President

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

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The Speaker of the House

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Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?

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The President

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Who signs the bills to become laws?

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The President

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Who vetoes the bills?

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The President

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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

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Advises the president

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What are two Cabinet-level positions?

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Secretary of:
Agriculture
Commerce
Defense
Education
Energy
Health and Human Sciences 
Homeland Security
Housing and Urban Development
the Interior
Labor
Transportation
the Treasury 
Veterans Affairs

Attorney General
Vice President

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What does the judicial branch do?

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Review laws
Explains laws
Resolves disputes
Decides if a law goes against the constitution

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What is highest court in the U.S.?

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The Supreme Court

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

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9

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Who is the Chief Justice of the US?

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John Roberts

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

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To print money
To declare ways create an army
To make treaties

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

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Provide schooling and education 
Provide protection (police)
Provide safety (fire departments)
Give a driver's license 
Approve zoning and land use
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Who is the Governor of your state now?

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Andrew Cuomo

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What is the capital of the state?

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Albany

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What are the two major political parties in the US?

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Democratic and Republican

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What is the political party of the President now?

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Democratic Party

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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

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John Boehner

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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of the them.

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Citizens 18 and older can vote
You don’t have to pay to vote (poll tax)
Any citizen can vote (Women and men can vote)
A male citizen of any race can vote

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What is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?

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Serve on a jury

Vote in a federal election

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Name one right only for US citizens

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Vote in a federal election

Run for federal office

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What are two rights of everyone living in the US?

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Freedom of expression 
Freedom of speech 
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government 
Freedom of worship
The rights to bear arms
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

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The United States

The flag

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What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. Citizen?

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Give up loyalty to other countries defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
Obey the laws of the United States
Serve in the US military if needed
Serve the nation be loyal to the U.S.

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How old do citizens have to be to vote for the President?

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18 and older

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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

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Vote
Join a political party
Help with a campaign
Join a civic group 
Join a community group 
Give an elected official your opinion on an issue 
Call Senators and Representatives
Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
Em for office 
Write to a newspaper
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

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April 15

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When must all men register for the Selective Service?

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