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System of Government

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Name one branch or part of the government: Congress, legislative, President, executive, the courts, and 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 Representative, and U.S. or national legislature.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? the Senate and House of Representative
How many U.S. Senators are there? 100 (one hundred)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? 6 years
The House of Representative has how may voting members? 435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how may years? 2 years
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? All people of the state.
What do some states have more Representative than other states? Because of the states population.
We elect a President for how many years? 4 years
In what month do we vote for President? November
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 vetos bills? The President
What does the Presidents's Cabinet do? Advises the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Education.
What does the judicial branch do? reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
What is the highest court in the United States? The Supreme Court
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, and 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 department), give a driver's license, and approve zoning and land use.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? eighteen (18) and older.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, run for office, write to a newspaper.
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? April 15
When must all men register for the Selective Services? at age 18 between ages 18 and 26
What are the two major political parties in the United States? Democratic and Republican
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote),You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote, any citizen can vote and a male citizen of any race (can vote).
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? serve on a jury and vote in a federal election
Name one right only for United States citizens. vote in a federal election and run for federal office.
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? freedom of expression freedom of speech freedom of assembly freedom to petition the government freedom of religion the right to bear arms
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? the United States and the flag.
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and obey the laws of the United States.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? eighteen years old (18)
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Vote and join a political party
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? April 15
When must all men register for the Selective Services? at the age of 18 or between 18 and 26 years old.
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