Systems Of Government

Question 0

What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?

Answer 0

Checks and balances

Separation of powers

Question 1

Name one branch or part of the government

Answer 1

Congress
Legislative
President
Executive
The courts
Judicial

Question 2

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

Answer 2

The President

Question 3

Who makes federal laws?

Answer 3

Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
US or nation legislature

Question 4

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

Answer 4

The Senate and House of Representatives

Question 5

How many US Senators are there?

Answer 5

100

Question 6

We elect a US senator for how many years?

Answer 6

6

Question 7

Who is one of your state’s US Senators now?

Answer 7

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Charles E. Schumer

Question 8

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Answer 8

435

Question 9

We elect a U.S. rep for how many years?

Answer 9

2

Question 10

Name your US Rep

Answer 10

Steve Israel (Democrat) 3rd Congressional District of NY

Question 11

What does a US Senator represent?

Answer 11

All people of the state

Question 12

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

Answer 12

Because of the state’s population
Because they have more people
Because some states have more people

Question 13

We elect the President for how many years?

Answer 13

4

Question 14

In what month do we vote for President?

Answer 14

November

Question 15

What is the name of the President of the U.S. now?

Answer 15

Barack Obama

Question 16

What is the name of the VP of the U.S. now?

Answer 16

Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

The Vice President

Question 18

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

Answer 18

The Speaker of the House

Question 19

Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?

Answer 19

The President

Question 20

Who signs the bills to become laws?

Answer 20

The President

Question 21

Who vetoes the bills?

Answer 21

The President

Question 22

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Answer 22

Advises the president

Question 23

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Answer 23

Secretary of:
Agriculture
Commerce
Defense
Education
Energy
Health and Human Sciences 
Homeland Security
Housing and Urban Development
the Interior
Labor
Transportation
the Treasury 
Veterans Affairs

Attorney General
Vice President

Question 24

What does the judicial branch do?

Answer 24

Review laws Explains laws Resolves disputes Decides if a law goes against the constitution

Question 25

What is highest court in the U.S.?

Answer 25

The Supreme Court

Question 26

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Answer 26

9

Question 27

Who is the Chief Justice of the US?

Answer 27

John Roberts

Question 28

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

Answer 28

To print money To declare ways create an army To make treaties

Question 29

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

Answer 29

``` Provide schooling and education Provide protection (police) Provide safety (fire departments) Give a driver's license Approve zoning and land use ```

Question 30

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Answer 30

Andrew Cuomo

Question 31

What is the capital of the state?

Answer 31

Albany

Question 32

What are the two major political parties in the US?

Answer 32

Democratic and Republican

Question 33

What is the political party of the President now?

Answer 33

Democratic Party

Question 34

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

Answer 34

John Boehner

Question 35

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of the them.

Answer 35

Citizens 18 and older can vote You don't have to pay to vote (poll tax) Any citizen can vote (Women and men can vote) A male citizen of any race can vote

Question 36

What is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?

Answer 36

Serve on a jury | Vote in a federal election

Question 37

Name one right only for US citizens

Answer 37

Vote in a federal election Run for federal office

Question 38

What are two rights of everyone living in the US?

Answer 38

``` Freedom of expression Freedom of speech Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition the government Freedom of worship The rights to bear arms ```

Question 39

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Answer 39

The United States | The flag

Question 40

What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. Citizen?

Answer 40

Give up loyalty to other countries defend the Constitution and laws of the United States Obey the laws of the United States Serve in the US military if needed Serve the nation be loyal to the U.S.

Question 41

How old do citizens have to be to vote for the President?

Answer 41

18 and older

Question 42

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Answer 42

``` Vote Join a political party Help with a campaign Join a civic group Join a community group Give an elected official your opinion on an issue Call Senators and Representatives Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy Em for office Write to a newspaper ```

Question 43

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

Answer 43

April 15

Question 44

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Answer 44

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