What is the head of the executive branch?
The President
How are cabinet members chosen?
They are appointed by the president.
Who is in charge of making laws official?
The president
What does commander-in-chief mean?
The leader of the armed forces/military
Which branch is in charge of carrying out and enforcing laws?
The executive branch
How many departments are there in the cabinet?
15
What does the Secretary of State do?
Advises the president on foreign affairs (things happening in other countries)
What does the Attorney General do?
represents the US in legal matters, lawyer for the US government
Congress is another name for...
the legislative branch
What are the two houses of congress?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
Which branch writes, researches, and votes on laws?
The legislative branch
How many members are in the Senate?
100 senators
How many senators come from each state?
2 from each state
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 representatives
How is the number of representatives from each state determined?
By that states population, or the number of people in that state
How many total members are there in Congress?
535 members (435 reps + 100 senators)
