Modern Studies - USA

• What are the three branches of the Federal Government in the USA?

  Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
• What is the role of Congress in the Federal Government?

  To create federal laws and oversee spending
• How many chambers does Congress have?

  Two chambers
• How are representatives allocated in the House of Representatives?

  Bigger states get more representatives
• How many senators does each state have in the Senate?

  Two senators
• What are the main functions of the Legislature?

  1. Write federal laws
  2. Set federal budget and spending
  3. Scrutinize the executive branch
• What is one responsibility of the President regarding the armed forces?

  Lead the armed forces and keep the US safe
• What is the primary role of the President in the Executive branch?

  To act as the main ambassador for the US
• What must the President do with bills passed by Congress?

  Must sign all bills passed by Congress
• Who leads the Judiciary branch?

  The Supreme Court
• How many judges are on the Supreme Court?

  Nine judges
• What is the main job of the Judiciary branch?

  To ensure laws follow the Constitution
• What can any US citizen do regarding the government?

  Take the government to court
• How does the system of checks and balances work in the government?

  One part of government checks another part
• What happens if the government loses in court?

  They must follow the rules of the court
• What recent ruling did the Supreme Court make regarding employment discrimination?

  It is legal to fire workers for being openly gay
• What did the Supreme Court rule regarding Donald Trump's ban?

  It was unjust and based on religion