16.
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive, and judicial
System of Government
Understand the three branches of government, Congress, the President, courts, and how federal and state powers work.
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17.
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Executive branch
18.
What part of the federal government writes laws?
Congress
19.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
20.
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.★
Writes laws
21.
How many U.S. senators are there?
One hundred (100)
22.
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
Six (6) years
23.
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Answers will vary by state
24.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
25.
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two (2) years
26.
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
27.
How many senators does each state have?
Two (2)
28.
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation for small states
29.
Name your U.S. representative.
Answers will vary by district
30.
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?★
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31.
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Citizens of their state
32.
Who elects U.S. senators?
Citizens from their state
33.
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Citizens in their congressional district
34.
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Citizens from their congressional district
35.
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Because of the state's population
36.
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?★
Four (4) years
37.
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Because of the 22nd Amendment
38.
What is the name of the President of the United States now?★
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39.
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?★
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40.
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President
41.
Name one power of the president.
Signs bills into law
42.
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The President
43.
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
44.
Who vetoes bills?★
The President
45.
Who appoints federal judges?
The President
46.
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
President
47.
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President
48.
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State
49.
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president
50.
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
51.
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
52.
What is the highest court in the United States?★
Supreme Court
53.
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
54.
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Five (5)
55.
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
For life
56.
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To be independent of politics
57.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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58.
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Print paper money
59.
Name one power that is only for the states.
Provide schooling and education
60.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
61.
Who is the governor of your state now?★
Answers will vary by state
62.
What is the capital of your state?
Answers will vary by state