Name one branch or part of the government.*, Congress Legislative Executive Judicial The Courts President, What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?, ▪ checks and balances ▪ separation of powers, Who is in charge of the executive branch?, ▪ the President, Who makes federal laws?, ▪ Congress ▪ Senate and House (of Representatives), What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*, ▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives), How many U.S. Senators are there?, 100, We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?, 6, Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*, Ben Ray Lujan Martin Heinrich, The House of Representatives has how many voting members?, 435, We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?, 2, Name your U.S. Representative., Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vasquez, Teresa Leger Fernandes, Who does a U.S. Senator represent?, ▪ all people of the state, Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?, (because of) the state’s population ▪ (because) they have more people, We elect a President for how many years?, 4, In what month do we vote for President?*, November, What is the name of the President of the United States now?*, Donald Trump, What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?, JD Vance, If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?, ▪ the Vice President, If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?, ▪ the Speaker of the House, Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?, ▪ the President, Who signs bills to become laws?, ▪ the President, Who vetoes bills?, ▪ the President, What does the President’s Cabinet do?, ▪ advises the President, What are two Cabinet-level positions?, ▪ Secretary of Defense (War) ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Energy, What does the judicial branch do?, ▪ reviews laws ▪ explains laws, What is the highest court in the United States?, ▪ the Supreme Court, How many justices are on the Supreme Court?, 9, Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?, John Roberts, 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, 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, Who is the Governor of your state now?, Michelle Lujan Grisham, What is the capital of your state?*, Santa Fe, What are the two major political parties in the United States?*, ▪ Democratic and Republican, What is the political party of the President now?, Republican, . What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?, Mike Johnson, What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?, ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ be loyal to the United States  ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ give up loyalty to other countries, How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*, 18 and older, What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?, ▪ vote ▪ join a political party ▪ join a civic group   ▪ join a community group  ▪ call Senators and Representatives ▪ write to a newspaper  ▪ run for office  , When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*, ▪ April 15, When must all men register for the Selective Service?, ▪ between 18 and 26, Name one American Indian tribe in the United States., ▪ Cherokee ▪ Navajo ▪ Pueblo ▪ Apache   ▪ Hopi ▪ Lakota, Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States., ▪ Mississippi ▪ Missouri , What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?, ▪ Pacific (Ocean), What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?, ▪ Atlantic (Ocean), Name one U.S. territory., ▪ Puerto Rico ▪ Guam ▪ American Samoa, Name one state that borders Canada., ▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ New York ▪ Michigan ▪ North Dakota  ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska, Name one state that borders Mexico., ▪ New Mexico ▪ California ▪ Arizona ▪ Texas, What is the capital of the United States?*, ▪ Washington, D.C., Where is the Statue of Liberty?*, ▪ New York (Harbor), Name two national U.S. holidays., ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas ▪ Independence Day ▪ New Year’s Day ▪ Memorial Day.

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