Practice Questions- Structure of Government

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people of the state

Who can veto laws?

president

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

president

What does the judicial branch do?

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

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100

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

2 years

We elect a President for how many years?

4 years

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

6 years

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

9 justices

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government.

What does the President's cabinet do?

Cabinet members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the members of the Senate to become the secretaries of the executive departments

Who makes federal laws?

Congress Senate and House (of Representatives) (U.S. or national) legislature

How long do justices serve?

For life or until retirement

Name the three branches of government

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

In what month do we vote for President?

November

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

President of the United States

Why do some states have more representatives than others?

Some states have more representatives because they have more people. If the state has a large population, there are more representatives.

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

The Senate and House (of Representatives)

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

There are currently 435 voting representatives.

What is the highest court in the United States?

U.S. Supreme Court