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System of Government

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Name the three branches of government legislative, judicial, executive
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, House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there? 100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? 6
What are your state's Senators now? Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin
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 Tom Tiffany
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? The people from that state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? the state has a bigger population
We elect a President for how many years? 4
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 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 three Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Energy
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? 9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? John Roberts
What is one power of the federal government? to make treaties
What is one power of the states? to provide schooling and education
Who is the Governor of your state now? Tony Evers
What is the capital of your state? Madison
What are the two major political parties in the United States? Republican, Democrat
What is the political party of the President now? Democrat
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? Kevin McCarthy
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