American Government: System of Government
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
1. Because of the state's population. 2. Because they have more people. 3. Because some states have more people.
What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?
1. Checks and balances 2. Separation of powers
Name ONE branch or part of the government.
1. Congress 2. Legislative 3. President 4. Executive 5. The courts 6. Judicial
Who makes the federal laws?
1. Congress 2. Senate and House (of Representatives) 3. (U.S. or national) legislature
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?
1. Provide schooling and education. 2. Provide protection (police). 3. Provide safety (fire department). 4. Give a driver's license. 5. Approve zoning and land use.
What does the judicial branch do?
1. Reviews laws. 2. Explains laws. 3. Resolves disputes (disagreements) 4. Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE power of the federal government?
1. To print money. 2. To declare war. 3. To create an army. 4. To make treaties.
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state.
What are the TWO major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump (Trump)
We elect a President for how many years?
Four (4)
Who is the governor of your state now?
LOOK UP THE GOVERNOR OF YOUR STATE
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul D. Ryan (double check the current one)
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Who vetoes bills?
The President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (9)
How many U.S Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2)
