System of Government 1
Why does each state have 2 senators?
Equal representation (for small states)
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson, a Republican representative from Louisiana.
How can people become United States citizens?
Be born in the U.S, under the conditions
Naturalize
Derive citizenship ( under conditions set by Congress)
What are the 2 examples of civic participation in the United States?Contact
Vote; Run for office; Join a political party; Join a civic group; Help with a campaign; Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue); Contact elected officials; Support or oppose an issue or policy; Write to a newspaper
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
9
The President of the U.S. can serve only 2 terms. Why?
Because of the 22nd Amendment AND
To keep the president from becoming too powerful
What is the name of the Vice President of the U.S?
James David (JD) Vance
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the U.S.?
Citizens
Citizens of the U.S.
U.S. citizens
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name 1 reason why?
Required by law
Civic duty
Makes the draft fair, if needed
Name 1 power that is only for the states.
Provide schooling and education
Provide protection ( police)
Provide safety ( fire departments)
Give a driver's license
Approve zoning and land use
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Citizens in their (congressional) district
Citizens in their district
People from their (congressional) district
People in their district
Who appoints federal judges?
The President of the U.S.
There are 4 amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe 1 of them.
Citizens18 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)
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
1) Required by law
2) All people pay to fund the federal government
3) Required by the(U.S.) Constitution ( 16th Amendment)
Who is the governor of your state?
Ron DeSantis, a Republican
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Citizens of their state
People of their state
Name one power of the president.
Signs bills into laws; vetoes bills; enforces laws; commander in chief ( of the military); chief diplomat; appoints federal judges.
What are 3 rights of everyone living in the U.S?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government
The right to bear arms
What is 1 part of the judicial branch?
Review laws; Explains laws; Resolves disputes about the law; Decides if a law goes against the U.S. Constitution
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
(It states that the)powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Name your U.S. Representative
Byron Donalds
District: Florida's 19th Congressional District
Party: Republican
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
The flag
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
Name 1 power that is only for the federal government.
Print paper money
Mint coins
Declare war
Create an army
Make treaties
Set foreign policy