Who are these people?
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
In what month do we vote for President?*
November
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Name one branch or part of the government.
. Congress . legislative . President . executive . the courts . judicial
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?*
Ted Cruz
John Cornyn
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
. six (6)
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
Kamala Harris
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
. checks and balances
. separation of powers
Name your U.S. Representative
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Marc Veasey
Collin Allred
Van Taylor
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
. provide schooling and education . provide protection (police) . provide safety (fire departments) . give a driver's license . approve zoning and land use
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
Who makes federal laws?
. Congress
. Senate and House (of Representatives)
. (U.S. or national) legislature
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
What does the judicial branch do?
. reviews laws
. explains laws
. resolves disputes (disagreements) .
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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 . to make treaties
What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
Joe Biden
Joseph R. Biden
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
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
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What is the capital of your state?*
Austin