Flashcards in American Goverment Deck (57)
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
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Who signs bills to become law?
the President
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Who vetoes bills?
the President
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Vice President
Attorney General
Secretary of ...
* Agriculture
* Commerce
* Defence
* Education
* Energy
* ...
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What does the judicial branch do?
* reviews laws
* explains laws
* resolves disputes
* decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
* to print money
* to declare war
* to create an army
* to make treaties
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
* provide schooling and education
* provide protection
* provide safety
* give a driver's license
* approve zoning and land use
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Who is the Governor of your state now?
Jerry Brown
(California Governor 2017)
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What is the Capital of your state?
Sacramento, California
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
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What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul Ryan
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
* Citizens 18 and older can vote
* You don't have to pay to vote
* Any citizen can vote (women and men can vote)
* A male citizen of any race can vote
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
* serve on a jury
* vote in a federal election
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Name one right only for United States citizens.
* vote in a federal election
* run for federal office
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What are two rights for everyone living in the United States?
* freedom of expression
* freedom of speech
* freedom of assembly
* freedom to petition the government
* freedom of religion
* the right to bear arms
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
* the United States
* the flag
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
* 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 US military (if needed)
* serve the nation (if needed)
* be loyal to the United States
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
* 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
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When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
April 15
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