Where is the United States government based?
Washington D.C.
Why is our government divided into three branches?
To prevent any one group or institution from gaining too much power.
How long can federal judges serve?
They can serve until they die or retire.
What are the two chambers of Congress called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What three buildings symbolize our government?
Who is also called the commander in chief of the army?
The President
Who inherits their right to run a country?
Kings and Emperors
How long are terms for senators?
Six years.
What is the number of representatives a state has in Congress based on?
The state’s population.
Who must confirm justices to the U.S. Supreme Court?
The Senate
Which branch of government introduces laws?
Legislative
Which branch of government issues pardons and makes treaties?
Executive
Which branch of government coins money?
Legislative
Which branch of interprets laws?
Judicial
What is the highest court in the nation called?
The Supreme Court of the United States
Which branch of government can make laws?
The Legislative Branch.
What is the Supreme Court’s most important role?
To judge whether a law is unconstitutional.
Who can impeach the President?
The Legislative Branch.
Who helps the President handle the daily work of administering federal laws and programs?
Executive departments and agencies
What happens if a law is unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court has the power to overturn it.
Who many chambers make up the Congress?
Two
What is one state that has only one representative?
Wyoming
What state has 27 representatives?
New York
How many senators does each state elect?
Two
Which amendment limits a president to two terms?
22nd Amendment