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Name the three branches of government.
Congress, President, the Courts (Legislative, Executive, Judicial)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances/ Separation of Powers
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
How many US Senators are there?
One hundred (100)
We elect a US senator for how many years?
6 years
Who is one of your state's US senators now?
Chuck Schumer/ Kristen Gillibrand
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
We elect a representative for how many years?
2 years
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
Four years
Who does a US senator represent?
All people of the state (Citizens of their state)
Name your US Representative.
Brian Higgins
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Name two Cabinet level positions.
Secretary of State, Secretary of Education...
