How many senators does each state have?
Two (2)
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President (of the United States)
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Vice President J.D. Vance
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Citizens of their state/People of their state
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To be independent (of politics)/To limit outside (political) influence
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two (2) years
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
President (of the United States)/Cabinet/Federal departments and agencies
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Print paper money/Mint coins/Declare war/Create an army/Make treaties/Set foreign policy
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Who vetoes bills?
the President (of the United States)
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Senator John Fetterman and Senator David McCormick
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 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
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
four (4)
What part of the federal government writes laws?
(U.S.)Congress/(U.S. or national) legislature/Legislative branch
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
President Donald Trump
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Citizens from their (congressional) district
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws/Explains laws/Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law/Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) constitution
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President (of the United States)
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Five (5)
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
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
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
(For) life/Lifetime appointment/(Until) retirement
Who appoints federal judges?
The President (of the United States)
What is the capital of your state?
Harrisburg
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court/Federal Courts
Who is the governor of your state now?
Josh Shapiro
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation (for small states)/The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive and judicial/Congress, president and the courts
Some states have more Representatives than other states. Why?
(Because of) the state's population/(Because) they have more people/(Because) some states have more people
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
Writes laws/Declares war/Makes the federal budget
How long is a term for U.S. senator?
six (6) years
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President (of the United States)
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
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Executive branch
Name your U.S. Representative.
Scott Perry
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
Who elects U.S. Senators?
Citizens from their state.
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Vice President/Attorney General/Secretary of State/Secretary of Labor
Name one power that is only for the states.
Provide schooling and education/Provide (police) protection/Provide safety (fire departments)/Give a driver's license/Approve zoning and land use
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
the President (of the United States)
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
What are the 2 parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)