System of Gov. I
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
Name one branch of the government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Name two U.S. territories.
American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
What are the three colors on the U.S. flag?
Red, white, and blue.
How many U.S. representatives are there?
435
What are the names of our two California senators?
Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein
What stops government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances / separation of powers
What is the longest U.S. river?
The Missouri River
Why are there thirteen stripes on the U.S. flag?
Because of the 13 original U.S. colonies.
How many U.S. senators are there?
There are 100.
Name the representative of your district.
Answers will vary. Acceptable answers: Adam Schiff, Judy Chu.
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Name three states that border Canada.
Michigan, New York, Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Maine, North Dakota.
Why are there 50 stars on the U.S. flag?
Because of the 50 U.S. states.
How many senators does each state have?
What is the highest court?
The Supreme Court.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi.
Name all four states that border Mexico.
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas.
What is the capital of the U.S.?
How long does a senator serve for?
6 years.
Who is the current governor of California?
Gavin Newsom
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Vice president.
Name two U.S. landmarks.
Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood Sign, Statue of Liberty, Gateway Arch, Mt. Rushmore, Liberty Bell, Grand Canyon, The White House, The Alamo, Lincoln Memorial, etc.
What ocean is to the West of the U.S.?
Pacific Ocean
How long does a U.S. representative serve for?
2 years.