System of Government
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
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
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
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
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
Who makes federal laws?
*Congress * Senate and House ( of Representatives) *(U.S. or national ) legislature
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
*checks and balances *separation of powers
Name one branch or part of the government.
*congress *legislative *president *executive *the courts *judicial
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
We elect a President for how many years?
4
The House of Representatives has how many years?
435
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
In what month do we vote for President?
November
Who vetoes bills?
the President
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
