Branches of Government
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
In what month do we vote for President?*
November
Who vetoes bills?
▪ the President
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is an amendment?
▪ a change (to the Constitution) ▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
Why 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
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
▪ the Bill of Rights
We elect a President for how many years?
4
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
▪ the Speaker of the House
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws ▪ explains laws ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements) ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.