The Presidency
34. Who vetoes bills?
the President
29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
43. Who is the Governor of your state now?
Greg Abbott
37. What does the judicial branch do?
. reviews laws . explains laws . resolves disputes (disagreements) . decides if a law goes against the Constitution
26. We elect a President for how many years?
four (4)
30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
44. What is the capital of your state?*
Austin
38. What is the highest court in the United States?
. the Supreme Court
27. In what month do we vote for President?*
November
28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
Joe Biden
31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
41. 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
46. What is the political party of the President now?
Democrat
35. What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). . You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. . Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) . A male citizen of any race (can vote).
40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts
42. 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
33. Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
36. 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
50. Name one right only for United States citizens.
. vote in a federal election . run for federal office
49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
. serve on a jury . vote in a federal election
45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
. Democratic and Republican