System of Government

The 47 civics questions on System of Government, each with its answer. Open a question for the explanation and every acceptable answer.

16. Name the three branches of government.Legislative, executive, and judicial
17. The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?Executive branch
18. What part of the federal government writes laws?(U.S.) Congress
19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?Senate and House (of Representatives)
20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress.Writes laws
21. How many U.S. senators are there?One hundred (100)
22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator?Six (6) years
23. Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
24. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?Four hundred thirty-five (435)
25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?Two (2) years
26. Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?To more closely follow public opinion
27. How many senators does each state have?Two (2)
28. Why does each state have two senators?Equal representation (for small states)
29. Name your U.S. representative.
30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
31. Who does a U.S. senator represent?Citizens of their state
32. Who elects U.S. senators?Citizens from their state
33. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?Citizens in their (congressional) district
34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?Citizens from their (congressional) district
35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?(Because of) the state's population
36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?Four (4) years
37. The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
40. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?The Vice President (of the United States)
41. Name one power of the president.Signs bills into law
42. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?The President (of the United States)
43. Who signs bills to become laws?The President (of the United States)
44. Who vetoes bills?The President (of the United States)
45. Who appoints federal judges?The President (of the United States)
46. The executive branch has many parts. Name one.President (of the United States)
47. What does the President's Cabinet do?Advises the President (of the United States)
48. What are two Cabinet-level positions?Attorney General
49. Why is the Electoral College important?It decides who is elected president.
50. What is one part of the judicial branch?Supreme Court
51. What does the judicial branch do?Reviews laws
52. What is the highest court in the United States?Supreme Court
53. How many seats are on the Supreme Court?Nine (9)
54. How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?Five (5)
55. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?(For) life
56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?To be independent (of politics)
57. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.Print paper money
59. Name one power that is only for the states.Provide schooling and education
60. 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.
61. Who is the governor of your state now?
62. What is the capital of your state?