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