B. System of Government (Part. 1) Flashcards
1
Q
- Name one branch or part of the government. *
A
- Legislative: Congress
*Executive: President
*Judicial: the courts
2
Q
14.What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
A
- checks and balances
3
Q
- Who is in charge of the executive branch?
A
- the President
4
Q
- Who makes federal laws?
A
- Congress
5
Q
- What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? *
A
- the Senate and House (of Representatives)
6
Q
- How many U.S. Senators are there?
A
- one hundred (100)
7
Q
- We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
A
- six (6)
8
Q
- Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now? *
A
Tammy Duckworth ( Democratic )
Richard Durbin ( Democratic)
9
Q
- The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
A
- four hundred thirty-five (435)
10
Q
- We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
A
- two (2)
11
Q
- Name your U.S. Representative.
A
Mike Quigley - Danny Davis
12
Q
- Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
A
- all people of the state
13
Q
- Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
A
Because they have more people.
14
Q
- We elect a President for how many years?
A
- four (4)
15
Q
- In what month do we vote for President? *
A
- November
