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
