How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Who does a US senator represent?
All people of the state (Citizens of their state)
Name your US Representative.
Brian Higgins
Name the three branches of government.
Congress, President, the Courts (Legislative, Executive, Judicial)
Who is one of your state's US senators now?
Chuck Schumer/ Kristen Gillibrand
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
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
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population
We elect a representative for how many years?
2 years
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Andrew Cuomo
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What does the Judicial branch do?
review and explain laws
How many US Senators are there?
One hundred (100)
Name two Cabinet level positions.
Secretary of State, Secretary of Education...
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
The President
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances/ Separation of Powers
We elect a US senator for how many years?
6 years
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
Four years
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
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
Who vetoes bills?
The President
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