Types of Government
What type of Government does the US have?
Democracy
President
name the 3 branches
executive, judicial, legislative
Who has the power to veto a bill?
the president
Who is our current president?
Donald Trump
What type of government is ruled by a king or queen?
Monarchy
What is a right only a US citizen has?
the right to vote
Which one is in charge of making laws?
legislative
Who can veto the president's nomination?
congress (legislative branch)
Republicans
What type of government is ruled by 1 person?
Dictatorship
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?
the bill of rights
Half of congress, and the total positions depends on their state's population
house of representative
How long does a supreme justice serve for?
their whole life/a very long time
What is the name of the advisors to the US president?
cabinet
How is federal government different from state government?
Federal government applies to the whole country, while state government only applies within their state
Does the constitution protect everyone living in the United States or only US citizens?
everyone regardless of their status
How many years does a US senator serve for before re-election?
6 years
If the president vetos a bill, how can congress still pass it?
They need the majority vote (two-thirds)
Name 3 different types of courts
Why does the US government have 3 branches?
What is the first amendment?
the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition the government
who gets to vote if there's a tie in the senate?
The vice president
What is it called when the president passes their own law?
An executive order
Who lived in the United States before the white settlers took over?
The native americans