Branches of Government
Name the three branches of government.
-Legislative, executive, and judicial
How many U.S. Senators are there?
-One hundred (100)
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
What is 9?
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Population
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president.
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
-Executive branch
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
6 years
How many senators does each state have?
Two
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
4 years
Who vetoes bills?
-The President
What part of the federal government writes laws?
-U.S. Congress
Who is one of your states senators now?
-Tim Kaine
-Mark Warner
Name your U.S. representative.
John McGuire
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
-(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
-To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Who appoints federal judges?
The President
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
-Senate and the House of Representatives
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Supreme Court Justices serve a term for life. Why?
- To keep the court unbiased and free from politics or a certain administration
The Executive branch has many parts. Name one.
-President (of the United States)
-Cabinet
-Federal departments and agencies
Name one power of the U.S. Congress
-Writes laws
-Declares War
-Makes the federal budget
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
-Two years
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
-Citizens of their state
-People of their state
Name one power of the president.
-Signs bills into law
-Vetoes bills
-Enforces laws
-Commander in Chief (of the military)
-Chief Diplomat
-Appoints federal judges
What does the President's Cabinet do?
-Advises the president