B. System of Government
We elect a President for how many years?
▪ four (4)
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
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
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 political party of the President now?
Democratic
In what month do we vote for President?*
November
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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 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 is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
Joe Biden
Who signs bills to become laws?
President
What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Greg Abbott
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).
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
Who vetoes bills?
President
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is the capital of your state?*
Austin
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
▪ serve on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The vice president
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
▪ advises the President
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
Republicans and Demcrats
Name one right only for United States citizens.
▪ vote in a federal election
▪ run for federal office