Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Us Citizenship Test > 36-47 B: System Of Government > Flashcards

36-47 B: System Of Government Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
U.S. Geography flashcards
1
Q
  1. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
A

▪ 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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
  1. What does the judicial branch do?
A

▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q
  1. What is the highest court in the United States?
A

▪ the Supreme Court

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q
  1. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
A

Nine Justices make up the current Supreme Court: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q
  1. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
A

The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q
  1. 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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q
  1. 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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q
  1. Who is the Governor of your state now?
A

Ronald Dion DeSantis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q
  1. What is the capital of your state?*
A

Tallahassee

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q
  1. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
A

▪ Democratic and Republican

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q
  1. What is the political party of the President now?
A

Democratic Party

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q
  1. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
A
  • Nancy Pelosi
  • Pelosi
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Us Citizenship Test (11 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions