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N-400 Naturalization Civics Test for U.S. Citizenship: Tips & Mnemonics > 1.B. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT > Flashcards

1.B. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT Flashcards

1
Q

Name one branch or part of the government.

A

▪ Congress (Legislative)
▪ President (Executive)
▪ The Courts (Judicial)

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2
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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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3
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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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

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5
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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  1. The Senate and
  2. 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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Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

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Answers will vary. [D.C. and U.S. territory residents: Indicate that your location has no U.S. Senators.]

Visi senate.gov to find your state’s U.S. Senators.

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9
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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Four Hundred Thirty-Five (435)

The number of representatives with full voting rights is 435, a number set by Public Law 62-5 on August 8, 1911, and in effect since 1913. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To learn more, visit here.

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10
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

A

Two (2)

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Name your U.S. Representative.

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Answers will vary. [Residents of U.S. territories with nonvoting Delegates or a Resident Commissioner may name them, or simply say they don’t have a voting Representative in Congress.]

To find your U.S. representative, visit house.gov

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12
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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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We elect a President for how many years?

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Four (4)

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In what month do we vote for President?

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November

An election for president of the U.S. happens every four (4) years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Source.

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16
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?

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Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the President of the United States.

Donald J. Trump / Donald Trump / Trump (January 20, 2025-January 20, 2029)

17
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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.

JD Vance / Vance (January 20, 2025-January 20, 2029).

18
Q

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

A

The Vice President

19
Q

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

A

The Speaker of the House

20
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

The President

21
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

22
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

The President

23
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

24
Q

What are two (2) Cabinet-level positions?

A

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

Mnemonic Tip: CLAED-EHS-TIHH-TVAV (“Cool Leaders Act Every Day Ensuring Healthy States Thrive in Housing and Homes, Transporting Values Against Violence.”)

25
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What does the judicial branch do?

A

▪ Reviews laws
▪ Explains laws
▪ Resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

26
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court

27
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

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

As of February 2025, there are nine (9) Supreme Court Justices.

28
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Chief Justice of the United States.

As of February 2025, it is John G. Roberts, Jr.

29
Q

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

Tip: MWAT (Mighty Warriors Act Together)

30
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

Mnemonic Tip: SPS-DL-Z (States Provide Safety, Driver’s License, and Zoning.)

31
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Answers will vary. [D.C. residents should answer that D.C. does not have a Governor.]

Visit usa.gov/states-and-territories to find the Governor of your state.

32
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What is the capital of your state?

A

Answers will vary. [D.C. 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.]

See Capital Cities of the United States by WorldAtlas.

33
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What are the two (2) major political parties in the United States?

A
  1. Democratic, and
  2. Republican
34
Q

What is the political party of the President now?

A

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the political party of the President.

The political party of President Trump is Republican (Party).

35
Q

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

A

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

As of February 2025, it is Mike Johnson (Johnson or James Michael Johnson).

N-400 Naturalization Civics Test for U.S. Citizenship: Tips & Mnemonics (9 decks)

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