2.) Amercian Government// B: System of Government

Name the 3 Branches of Government

•Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

•Congress, President, and the Courts

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

Executive Branch

What part of the federal government writes laws?

•(U.S.) Congress

•(U.S. or National) Legislature

•Legislative Branch

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

•Senate and House (of Representatives)

Name one power of the U.S. Congress?

•Writes laws

•Declares war

•Makes the federal budget

How many U.S. senators are there?

100

How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

6 years

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

•Chris Murphy

•Richard Blumenthal

(As of 2026)

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

435

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

2 years

Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

To more closely follow public opinion

How many senators does each state have?

2

Why does each state have two senators?

•Equal representation (for small states)

•The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

Name your U.S. representative.

Joe Courtney (as of 2026)

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

•Mike Johnson

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

•Citizens of their state

•People of their state

Who elects U.S. senators?

Citizens from their state

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

•Citizens in their (congressional) district

•Citizens in their district

•People from their (congressional) district

•People in their district

Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

•Citizens from their (congressional) district

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

(Because of) the state’s population

(Because) they have more people

(Because) some states have more people

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

4 years

The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

•(Because of) the 22nd Amendment

•To keep the President from becoming too powerful

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Donald Trump (as of 2026)

If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

The Vice President (of the United States)

Name one power of the president.

•Signs bills into law

•Vetoes bills

•Enforces laws

• Commander in Chief (of the military)

•Chief diplomat

•Appoints federal judges