System Of Gorverment Flashcards

(35 cards)

1
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Name ONE branch or part of the government

A

Congress
President
Executive

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2
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What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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Check and balances
Separation of powers

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3
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President

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4
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Who makes federal laws?

A

Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
U.S or national legislature

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5
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What are the TWO parts of the US Congress?

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The Senate and House of Representatives

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6
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How many US Senators are there ?

A

100

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We elect a US Senator for how many years?

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6

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8
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Who is ONE of your state’s US Senator now?

A

Alex Padilla

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9
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

435

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We elect a US Representative for how many years?

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2

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11
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Name your US Representative

A

Norma J. Torres

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Who does a US Senator represent?

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All people of the state

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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

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Because of the state’s population

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14
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We elect a President for how many years?

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4

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15
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In what month do we vote for President?

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November

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16
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What is the name of the President of the US?

17
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What is the name of the Vice President of the US now?

18
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Vice President

19
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Speaker of the House - Mike Johnson

20
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Who is the commander-in-chief of the the military?

A

The President

21
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Who sighs bills to become laws?

A

The President

22
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Who vetoes bills?

A

The President

23
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

24
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What are TWO Cabinet-level positions?

A

Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education

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What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws Explains laws Resolves disputes Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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What is the highest court in the US
The Supreme Court
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
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Who is the Chief Justice of the US now?
JOHN Robert
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE power of the federal government?
To print money
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?
Provide schooling and education
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Who is the Governor of your state now?
Gavin Newsom
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What is the capital of your state?
Sacramento
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What are the TWO major political parties in the US?
Democratic and Republican
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