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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Flashcards

1
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What is the supreme law of the land?

A

the Constitution

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2
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What does the Constitution do?

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▪ sets up the government

▪ defines the government

▪ protects basic rights of Americans

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3
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

A

We the People

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4
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What is an amendment?

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▪ a change (to the Constitution)

▪ an addition (to the Constitution)

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5
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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▪ the Bill of Rights

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6
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*

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▪ speech
▪ religion
▪ assembly
▪ press
▪ petition the government

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7
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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twenty-seven (27)

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8
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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▪ announced our independence (from Great Britain)

▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain)

▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

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9
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness

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10
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What is freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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11
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What is the economic system in the United States?*

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▪ capitalist economy
▪ market economy

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12
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What is the “rule of law”?

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▪ Everyone must follow the law.

▪ Leaders must obey the law.

▪ Government must obey the law.

▪ No one is above the law.

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13
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Name one branch or part of the government.*

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▪ Congress
▪ legislative
▪ President
▪ executive
▪ the courts

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14
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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▪ checks and balances
▪ separation of powers

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15
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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▪ The President

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16
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Who makes federal laws?

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▪ Congress

▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)

▪ (U.S. or national) legislature

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17
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

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▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)

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18
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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▪ one hundred (100)

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19
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

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▪ six (6)

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20
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Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*

A

Richard Durbin
or
Tammy Duckworth

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21
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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four hundred thirty-five (435)

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22
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

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two (2)

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23
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Name your U.S. Representative

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Nikki Budzinski(Champaign-Urbana)
Robin L. Kelly (Rantoul

24
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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all people of the state

25
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

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▪ (because of) the state’s population

▪ (because) they have more people

▪ (because) some states have more people

26
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We elect a President for how many years?

A

four (4)

27
Q

In what month do we vote for President?*

A

November

28
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

A

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the President of the United States. ( Joe Biden - 2020-24)

29
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

A

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Vice President of the United States. (Kamila Harris 2020-2024)

30
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

the Vice President

31
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

the Speaker of the House

32
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

the President

33
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Who signs bills to become laws?

A

the President

34
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Who vetoes bills?

A

the President

35
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

advises the President

36
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?

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▪ Secretary of Agriculture
▪ Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President

37
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What does the judicial branch do?

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▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

38
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

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9 (Nine) - Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the number of justices on the Supreme Court.

39
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What is the highest court in the United States?

A

the Supreme Court

40
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts

41
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal
government?

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▪ to print money
▪ to declare war
▪ to create an army
▪ to make treaties

42
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

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▪ provide schooling and education

▪ provide protection (police)

▪ provide safety (fire departments)

▪ give a driver’s license

▪ approve zoning and land use

43
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Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

J.B Pritzker

44
Q

What is the capital of your state?*

A

Springfield,IL

45
Q

What are the two major political parties in the United States?*

A

Democratic and Republican

46
Q

What is the political party of the President now?

A

Democratic (Party) - Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the political party of the President.

47
Q

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

A

Mike Johnson

Johnson

James Michael Johnson (birth name)

(During a grace period ending December 1, 2023) Patrick McHenry

48
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

A

▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).

▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.

▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men

49
Q

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*

A

▪ serve on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election

50
Q

Name one right only for United States citizens.

A

▪ vote in a federal election

▪ run for federal office

51
Q

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

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▪ freedom of expression
▪ freedom of speech
▪ freedom of assembly
▪ freedom to petition the government
▪ freedom of religion
▪ the right to bear arms

52
Q

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

A

▪ the United States
▪ the flag

53
Q

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

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▪ give up loyalty to other countries

▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States

▪ obey the laws of the United States

▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed)

▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)

▪ be loyal to the United States

54
Q

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

A

eighteen (18) and older

55
Q

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

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▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper

56
Q

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*

A

April 15

57
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?

A

▪ at age eighteen (18)
▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

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