Three Levels of Government
How many branches does the government have?
3
Name our state capital and our nation's capital.
Austin and Washington, DC
Who is head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is another name for the legislative branch?
Congress
Who makes the laws?
Legislative Branch or Congress
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Head of the city government
Mayor
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
How many Senator does each state have?
2
Where can you find the President?
The White House
Who is our president?
Donald Trump
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
J. D. Vance
Who is in the Legislative Branch?
Congress; Senate & House of Representatives; Senators, Representatives
Who can be found in the Capitol Building?
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
How long do Senators serve?
6 years
Who is the current governor of Texas?
Greg Abbott
Who is the commander in chief of all the armed forces (military, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard)?
President of the United States
Highest court
Supreme Court
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What does the Judicial Branch do?
The Judicial Branch decides if laws are fair.
Why is it important to have 3 branches of government?
For checks and balances. This way no branch has power over the other.
Helps represent the community and support the mayor
city council members
Who are the leaders of each branch of government?
Legislative Branch - Congress
Executive Branch - President
Judicial Branch - Court Justices
How many members are in the Senate?
100
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 members in House of Representatives