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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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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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One hundred (100)

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

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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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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.

Joe Biden is the 46th President of the U.S. from Jan. 20, 2021 to Jan. 20, 2025.

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.

Kamala Harris is the 49th vice president of the U.S. since Jan. 20, 2021 to Jan. 20, 2025. She is the first woman, first African American, first Asian American to be VP.

18
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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
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Who vetoes bills?

A

The President

23
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

24
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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 November 2024, 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 November 2024, 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
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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

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.

35
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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 November 2024, 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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