Systems and Government
The economic system of the United States.
Capitalism or a free-market economy.
Name one state senator for Arizona.
Mark Kelly or Kyrsten Sinema.
What is the name of the current president of the US?
The current US president is Joe Biden.
Name one part of the Judicial Branch.
Federal courts, and the Supreme court.
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
The form of the United States government.
A constitution-based federal republic, or representative democracy.
How many state senators are there?
There are one hundred state senators.
What is the name of the current Vice President of the US?
The current Vice President of the US is Kamala Harris.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years.
Name the three branches of the government.
Executive, Judicial, Legislative.
How many senators does each state have?
Each state has two senators.
If the president can no longer serve, who takes their place?
The Vice President.
What are the roles of the Judicial Branch?
Reviews laws, explains laws resolves disputes about laws and can decide if a law goes against the U.S. Constitution.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435 members.
The president of the United States is in charge of what branch?
The executive branch.
Who do state senators represent?
State senators represent citizens of their state.
Name one power of the President.
Signs bills into law, vetoes bills, enforce laws, commander in chief of the military, or chief diplomat all are acceptable answers.
How many seats are in the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court has nine seats.
Why do representatives have shorter terms than Senators?
To more closely follow public opinion.
Which part of the government is in charge of writing laws?
The legislative branch, or the U.S. Legislature.
(Also acceptable: Congress)
How long is a term for a state senator?
The term length for a senator is 6 years.
Name one part of the executive branch.
The President, the cabinet, and all federal departments and agencies all make up the executive branch.
What is the normal number of Supreme Court justices required to decide a case?
Five Supreme Court justices.
How can you find your US representative?
With your ZIP code.