US Citizenshio Exam 21-40 Flashcards
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Two (2)
Name your U.S. Representative.
Stephen Knight
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
- (because of) the state’s population
- (because) they have more people
- (because) some states have more people
We elect a President for how many years?
Four (4)
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Barack Obama
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Who vetoes bills?
The President
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
What are TWO Cabinet-level positions?
- Secretary of Agriculture/Commerce/Defense/Education/Energy/Health and Human Services/Homeland Security/Housing and Urban Development/the Interior/Labor/State/Transportation/the Treasury/Veterans Affairs
- Attorney General
- Vice President
What does the judicial branch do?
- reviews laws
- explains laws
- resolves disputes (disagreements)
- decides if a law is against the Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts (John G. Roberts Jr.)
