System Of Government Flashcards

(35 cards)

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 of government 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

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 the U.S. Congress?

A

The Senate and the House

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6
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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 many years?

A

6

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8
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Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators?

A

Ted Cruz

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9
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

435

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

A

2

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11
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Name your U.S. Representative.

A

Veronica Escobar

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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 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?

A

4

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15
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In what month do we vote for President?

A

November

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16
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?

17
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

A

Kamala Harris

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

19
Q

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

A

The Speaker of the House

20
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

The President

21
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

22
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

The President

23
Q

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 State and Attorney General

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What does the judicial branch do?
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
27
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
28
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the Federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To declare war
30
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education
31
Who is the Governor of your State now?
Greg Abbott
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What is the capital of your state?
Austin, Texas
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What are the two major political parties in the US?
Rep and Dem
34
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi