Executive
We elect a President for how many years?
4 Years
Who vetoes bills?
the President
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C
What are the two major political parties in the United States
Democratic Party
Republican Party
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
Joe Biden
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Ron DeSantis
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
In what month do we vote for a new President?
November
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
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
How many justices are on the Supreme Court
9
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic party
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 one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury
Vote in a federal election
What does the Judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
Explains laws
Resolves disputes (disagreements)
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
President
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (to 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)
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election
Run for federal office
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts, Jr.
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