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17 Cards in this Set
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Name one branch or part of the government.*
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Congress
legislative President executive the courts judicial |
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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checks and balances
separation of powers |
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
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the President
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Who makes federal laws?
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Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives) (U.S. or national) legislature |
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
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the Senate and House (of Representatives)
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
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one hundred (100)
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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six (6)
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Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators?*
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Boxer, Barbara
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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four hundred thirty-five (435)
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
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two (2)
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Name your U.S. Representative.
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Maxine Waters
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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all people of the state
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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(because of) the state's population
(because) they have more people (because) some states have more people |
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We elect a President for how many years?
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four (4)
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In what month do we vote for President?*
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November
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
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Barack Obama (D)
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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Joe Biden (D)
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