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