U.S. Government and Political System: Key Concepts and Structures

What is the economic system in the United States?

capitalist economy and a market economy

What is the "rule of law"?

-Everyone must follow the law.

-Leaders must obey the law.

-Government must obey the law.

-No one is above the law.

Name one branch or part of the government.

-Congress (legislative branch)

-President (executive branch)

-the courts (judicial branch)

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

-U.S. (or national) legislature

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

-the Senate and House of Representatives

How many U.S. Senators are there?

-one hundred (100)

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

-six (6)

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

-John Fetterman (Democrat)

-Dave McCormick (Republican)