Senate
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
4
What part of the federal government writes laws?
U.S. Congress
(U.S. or national) legislature
Legislative branch
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic
Constitution-based federal republic
Representative democracy
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
The President of the United States can serve only 2 terms. Why?
(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
To keep the president from becoming too powerful
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
What is the supreme law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The President (of the United States)
Name 1 power of the U.S. Congress.
Writes laws
Declares war
Makes the federal budget
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism
Free market economy
How many senators does each state have?
2
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Who vetoes bills?
The president (of the United States)
Who elects U.S. senators?
Citizens from their state
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Why does each state have 2 senators?
Equal representation (for small states)
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Citizens in their (congressional) district
People from their congressional districtPeople in their district.
Name 1 power of the president.
Signs bills into law
Vetoes bills
Enforces laws
Commander in Chief (of the military)
Chief diplomat
Appoints federal judges
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
(Because of) the state’s population
(Because) they have more people
(Because) some states have more people
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27