American Government Flashcards
(57 cards)
1
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What is the supreme law of the land?
A
the Constitution
2
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What does the Constitution do?
A
- sets up the government
- defines the government
- protects basic rights of Americans
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
4
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What is an amendment?
A
- a change (to the Constitution)
- an addition (to the Constitution)
5
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
A
the Bill of Rights
6
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
A
- speech
- religion
- assembly
- press
- petition the government
7
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
A
twenty-seven (27)
8
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
A
- announced our independence (from Great Britain)
- declared our independence (from Great Britain)
- said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
9
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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- life
- liberty
- pursuit of happiness
10
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What is freedom of religion?
A
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
11
Q
What is the economic system in the United States?*
A
- capitalist economy
- market economy
12
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What is the “rule of law”?
A
- Everyone must follow the law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Government must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.
13
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Name one branch or part of the government.*
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- Congress
- legislative
- President
- executive
- the courts
- judicial
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
15
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
A
the President
16
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Who makes federal laws?
A
- Congress
- Senate and House (of Representatives)
- (U.S. or national) legislature
17
Q
What are the two parts of the U.S Congress?*
A
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
18
Q
How many U.S. Senators are there?
A
one hundred (100)
19
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
A
six (6)
20
Q
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*
A
- Senator Maxie Hirono
- Senator Brian Schatz
21
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
A
four hundred thirty-five (435)
22
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We elect a U.S Representative for how many years?
A
two (2)
23
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Name your U.S. Representative.
A
- Representative Ed Case
- Representative Jill Tokuda
24
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
A
all people of the state
25
Why doe some states have more Representatives than other states?
- *(because of) the state’s population*
- *(because) they have more people*
- *(because) some states have more people*
26
We elect a President for how many years?
*four (4)*
27
In what month do we vote for President?*
*November*
28
What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
*Honorable Donald J. Trump*
29
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
*Honorable JD Vance*
30
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
*the Vice President*
31
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
*the Speaker of the House*
32
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
*the President*
33
Who signs bills to become laws?
*the President*
34
Who vetoes bills?
*the President*
35
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
*advises the President*
36
What are _two_ Cabinet-level positions?
- *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 Veteran Affairs*
- *Attorney General*
- *Vice President*
37
What does the judicial branch do?
- *reviews laws*
- *explains laws*
- *resolves disputes (disagreements)*
- *decides if a law goes against Constitution*
38
What is the highest court in the United States?
*the Supreme Court*
39
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
*nine (9)*
40
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
*Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.*
41
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*
42
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is _one_ power of the states?
- *provide schooling and education*
- *provide protection (police)*
- *provide safety (fire department)*
- *give a driver’s license*
- *approve zoning and land use*
43
Who is the Governor of your state now?
*Governor Josh Green*
44
What is the capital of your state?*
*Honolulu*
45
What are the _two_ major political parties in the United States?*
*Democratic and Republican*
46
What is the political party of the President now?
*Republican*
47
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of the Representatives now?
*Speaker Mike Johnson*
48
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe _one_ of them.
- *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 can vote.)*
- *A male citizen of any race (can vote).*
49
What is _one_ responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
- *serve on a jury*
- *vote in a federal election*
50
Name _one_ right only for United States citizens.
- *vote in a federal election*
- *run for federal office*
51
What are _two_ rights of 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*
52
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- *the United States*
- *the flag*
53
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 U.S. military (if needed)*
- * serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)*
- *be loyal to the United States*
54
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
*eighteen (18) and older*
55
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*
56
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
*April 15*
57
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
- *at age eighteen (18)*
- *between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)*
