American Government
System of Government
The three branches, Congress, the President, the courts, and how federal and state powers divide.
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
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?
six (6)
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Answer depends on your state
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2)
Name your U.S. Representative.
Answer depends on your state
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
We elect a President for how many years?
four (4)
In what month do we vote for President?
November
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
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
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (9)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Answer depends on your state
What is the capital of your state?
Answer depends on your state
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson