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System of Government Flashcards

1
Q

Name one branch or part of the government

A

Congress

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2
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What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?

A

Checks and balances

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3
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

A

The President

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4
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Who makes federal laws?

A

Congress

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5
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What are two parts of U.S. Congress?

A

The Senate and House of Representatives

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6
Q

How many U.S. Senators are there?

A

100

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7
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how long?

A

6 years

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8
Q

Who is your states Senator now?

A

Kyrsten Sinema

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9
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

A

435

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10
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We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?

A

2 years

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11
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Name a U.S. representative in your state.

A

Ruben Gallego

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12
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

A

All people of the state

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13
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Why do some states have more representatives than others?

A

Population

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14
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In what month do we vote for President?

A

November

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15
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If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who takes their place?

A

The Speaker of the House

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16
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

17
Q

Who is Commander in Chief of the military?

A

The President

18
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

The president

19
Q

What does the Presidents Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

20
Q

What are two cabinet level positions?

A

Vice President and Attorney General

21
Q

What does the Judicial Branch do?

A

Review laws and resolve disputes

22
Q

What is the highest court in the U.S.?

A

The Supreme Court

23
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

Nine

24
Q

Who is Chief Justice in the U.S. right now?

A

John G Roberts Jr.

25
Q

Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states, what is one power of the states?

A

Schooling and education

26
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Doug Doucey

27
Q

Capital of your state?

A

Phoenix

28
Q

What are two major political parties in the U.S.?

A

Democratic and Republican

29
Q

What political party is the President in now?

A

Republican

30
Q

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?

A

Nancy Pelosi

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