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政府制度 Flashcards

1
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Name one branch or part of the government.

A 
Congress 国会
Legislative 立法
President
Executive 行政
The courts 法院
Judicial 司法
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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Checks and balances

The separation of powers

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3
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Who is in charge of the executive branch? 行政部门

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The President

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4
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Who makes federal laws?

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Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature 立法机构

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5
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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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6
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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One hundred (100)

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7
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

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Six (6)

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8
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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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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

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Two (2)

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10
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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All people of the state

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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

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12
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In what month do we vote for President?*

A

November

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13
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Vice President

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14
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

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The Speaker of the House

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15
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

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The President

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16
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Who signs bills to become laws?

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The President

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17
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Who vetoes bills? 否句法案

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The President

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18
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

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Advises the President

19
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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
20
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What does the judicial branch do?

A

Reviews laws
Explain laws
Resolves disputes (disagreements)解决争议
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

21
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What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court

22
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the number of justices on the Supreme Court.

23
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

？

24
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

A

To print money
To declare war
To create an army
To make treaties 制定条约

25
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

A 
Provide schooling and education 
Provide protection (police) 
Provide safety (fire departments) 
Give a driver’s license
Approve zoning and land use
26
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Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

？

27
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What is the capital of your state?*

A

Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state
and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]

28
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?*

A

Democratic and Republican

29
Q

What is the political party of the President now?

A

？

30
Q

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

A

？

31
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

A

To print money
To declare war
To create an army
To make treaties

32
Q

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

A 
Provide schooling and education 
Provide protection (police) 
Provide safety (fire departments) 
Give a driver’s license
Approve zoning and land use
33
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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 can vote.)
A male citizen of any race (can vote).

34
Q

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

A

Serve on a jury

Vote in a federal election

35
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Name one right only for United States citizens.

A

Vote in a federal election

Run for federal office

36
Q

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

A 
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government Freedom of religion
The right to bear arms
37
Q

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

A

The United States

The flag

38
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

A

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

39
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

A

Eighteen (18) and older

40
Q

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

A 
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
41
Q

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

A

April 15

42
Q

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

A 
At age eighteen (18)
Between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
43
Q

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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