System of Government Flashcards
(30 cards)
Name one branch or part of the government
Congress
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What are two parts of U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how long?
6 years
Who is your states Senator now?
Kyrsten Sinema
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
2 years
Name a U.S. representative in your state.
Ruben Gallego
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more representatives than others?
Population
In what month do we vote for President?
November
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who takes their place?
The Speaker of the House
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Who is Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
Who vetoes bills?
The president
What does the Presidents Cabinet do?
Advises the President
What are two cabinet level positions?
Vice President and Attorney General
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Review laws and resolve disputes
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
Who is Chief Justice in the U.S. right now?
John G Roberts Jr.
