政府制度 Flashcards
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress 国会 Legislative 立法 President Executive 行政 The courts 法院 Judicial 司法
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
The separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch? 行政部门
The President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature 立法机构
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
The Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
One hundred (100)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Six (6)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Two (2)
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do 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
In what month do we vote for President?*
November
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Who vetoes bills? 否句法案
The President
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
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 the Treasury Secretary of Veterans Affairs Attorney General Vice President
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
Explain laws
Resolves disputes (disagreements)解决争议
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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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 制定条约
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 departments) Give a driver’s license Approve zoning and land use
Who is the Governor of your state now?
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What is the capital of your state?*
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.]
What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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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
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 departments) Give a driver’s license Approve zoning and land use
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).
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
Serve on a jury
Vote in a federal election
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election
Run for federal office
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
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
The flag
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
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
Eighteen (18) and older
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
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
April 15
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age eighteen (18) Between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age eighteen (18) Between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
