PART 3 STUDY GUIDE GOVERNMENT
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
(Because of) - The state's population -They have more people -Some states have more people
The president of the United States can serve only two years terms. Why?
-22nd Amendment -To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
-Citizens from their (congressional) district
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
-Citizens in their (congressional) district -Citizens in their district -People from their (congressional) district -People in their district
Name one power of the president.
-Signs bills into law -Vetoes bills -Enforce laws -Commander in chief -Chief diplomat
The president of the United States is elected for how many years?
4 years
Who elects U.S. senators?
Citizens from their state
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president. It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
President (of the United States) Cabinet Federal departments and agencies
Who appoints federal judges?
President of the United States
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
President of the United States
What does two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State & Labor
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court & Federal courts
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
the people of the state
Who signs bills to become laws?
▪ the President
Who vetoes bills?
▪ the President