Studied by 2 peopleName one branch or part of the government?
Congress legislative President executive the courts judicial
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances Separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Who makes federal laws?
Congress Senate and House (of Representatives) (U.S. or national) legislature
What are the two parts of the U.S Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many U.S Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?
6 years
Who is one of your state's U.S Senators now?
California's Senator would be Dianne Feinstein
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a U.S Representative for how many years?
2
Name your U.S Representative
For California we have 53, one of them would be Nancy Pelosi (Democrat), Michelle Steel (Republican)
Who does a U.S Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population because they have more people because some states have more people
We elect a President for how many years?
4 years
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice-President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president
Who vetoes bills?
The President
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Defense Secretary of Education Secretary of Energy Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Labor Secretary of State Secretary of Transportation Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Veterans Affairs Attorney General Vice President
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9 justices (1 chief justice and 8 associate justices)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts, Jr.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money To declare war To create an army To make treaties
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Providing schooling and education Provide protection (police) Provide safety (fire departments) Give a driver's license Approve zoning and land use
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Gavin Newsom
What is the Capital of your state?
Sacramento
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
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