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System of Government

System of Government

Questions about the three branches of government, Congress, the President, the courts, and state government.

35 questions2008 test

13Name one branch or part of the government.

CongresslegislativePresidentexecutivethe courtsjudicial

14What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balancesseparation of powers

15Who is in charge of the executive branch?

the President

16Who makes federal laws?

CongressSenate and House (of Representatives)U.S. or national legislature

17What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

the Senate and House (of Representatives)

18How many U.S. Senators are there?

one hundred (100)

19We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

six (6)

20Name one of your state's U.S. Senators.

[Senator's name will vary by state]

21The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

four hundred thirty-five (435)

22We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

two (2)

23Name your U.S. Representative.

[Representative's name will vary by district]

24Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people of the state

25Why 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

26We elect a President for how many years?

four (4)

27In what month do we vote for President?

November

28What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Donald TrumpTrump

29What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

JD VanceVance

30If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

the Vice President

31If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

the Speaker of the House

32Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

the President

33Who signs bills to become laws?

the President

34Who vetoes bills?

the President

35What does the President's Cabinet do?

advises the President

36What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of AgricultureSecretary of CommerceSecretary of DefenseSecretary of EducationSecretary of EnergySecretary of Health and Human ServicesSecretary of Homeland SecuritySecretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSecretary of the InteriorSecretary of LaborSecretary of StateSecretary of TransportationSecretary of the TreasurySecretary of Veterans AffairsAttorney GeneralVice President

37What does the judicial branch do?

reviews lawsexplains lawsresolves disputes (disagreements)decides if a law goes against the Constitution

38What is the highest court in the United States?

the Supreme Court

39How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

nine (9)

40What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

41Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

to print moneyto declare warto create an armyto make treaties

42Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

provide schooling and educationprovide protection (police)provide safety (fire departments)give a driver's licenseapprove zoning and land use

43What is the name of the Governor of your state?

[Governor's name will vary by state]

44What is the capital of your state?

[State capital will vary by state]

45What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican

46What is the political party of the President now?

RepublicanRepublican Party

47What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Mike Johnson

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