System of Government

Name the three branches of government.

✓ Legislative, executive, and judicial

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

✓ Executive branch

What part of the federal government writes laws?

✓ (U.S.) Congress

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

✓ Senate and House (of Representatives)

Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

✓ Writes laws

How many U.S. senators are there?

✓ One hundred (100)

How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

✓ Six (6) years

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

✓ Four hundred thirty-five (435)

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

✓ Two (2) years

Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

✓ To more closely follow public opinion

How many senators does each state have?

✓ Two (2)

Why does each state have two senators?

✓ Equal representation (for small states)

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

✓ (Michael) Mike Johnson

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

✓ Citizens of their state

Who elects U.S. senators?

✓ Citizens from their state

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

✓ Citizens in their (congressional) district

Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

✓ Citizens from their (congressional) district

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

✓ (Because of) the state's population

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

✓ Four (4) years

The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

✓ (Because of) the 22nd Amendment

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

✓ Donald (J.) Trump

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

✓ JD Vance

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

✓ The Vice President (of the United States)

Name one power of the president.

✓ Signs bills into law

Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

✓ The President (of the United States)

Who signs bills to become laws?

✓ The President (of the United States)

Who vetoes bills?

✓ The President (of the United States)

Who appoints federal judges?

✓ The President (of the United States)

The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

✓ President (of the United States)

What does the President's Cabinet do?

✓ Advises the President (of the United States)

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

✓ Attorney General

Why is the Electoral College important?

✓ It decides who is elected president.

What is one part of the judicial branch?

✓ Supreme Court

What does the judicial branch do?

✓ Reviews laws

What is the highest court in the United States?

✓ Supreme Court

How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

✓ Nine (9)

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

✓ Five (5)

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

✓ (For) life

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

✓ To be independent (of politics)

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

✓ John Roberts

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

✓ Print paper money

Name one power that is only for the states.

✓ Provide schooling and education

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

✓ (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.