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American Goverment Flashcards

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1
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What is the supreme law of the land?

A

the Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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  • sets up the government
  • defines the government
  • protects the basic rights of Americans
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

A

We the People

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What is an amendment?

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a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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the Bill of Rights

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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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  • speech
  • religion
  • assembly
  • press
  • petition the goverment
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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27

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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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  • announced our independence (from GB)
  • declared our independence (from GB)
  • said that the United States is free (from GB)
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9
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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  • life
  • liberty
  • pursuit of happiness
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10
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What is freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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11
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What is the economic system in the United States?

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  • capitalist economy

* market economy

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What is the “rule of law”?

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  • everyone must follow the law
  • leaders must obey the law
  • government must obey the law
  • no one is above the law
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13
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Name one branch or part of the government.

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  • Congress
  • legislative
  • President
  • executive
  • the courts
  • judicial
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14
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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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What is in charge of the executive branch of the government?

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the President

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16
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Who makes federal laws?

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  • Congress
  • Senate and House (of Representatives)
  • (US or national) legislature
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17
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What are two parts of the US Congress?

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the Senate and the House

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18
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How many US Senators are there?

A

100
California Senators (2017):
Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein

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19
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We elect a US Senator for how many years?

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6

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Who is one of your state’s US Senators now?

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Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein

California Senators 2017

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21
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435

based on 10 year census

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We elect a US Representative for how many years?

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2

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Name your US Representative

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Barbara Lee

California’s 13th Congressional District 2017

24
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Who does a US Senator represent?

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all the people of the state

25
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

A
  • (because of) the state’s population
26
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We elect a President for how many years?

A

4

27
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In what month do we vote for President?

A

November

28
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?

A

Donald Trump

29
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

A

Mike Pence

30
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

the Vice President

31
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

the Speaker of the House

32
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

the President

33
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Who signs bills to become law?

A

the President

34
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Who vetoes bills?

A

the President

35
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

advises the President

36
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?

A 
Vice President
Attorney General
Secretary of ...
* Agriculture
* Commerce
* Defence
* Education
* Energy
*  ...
37
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What does the judicial branch do?

A
  • reviews laws
  • explains laws
  • resolves disputes
  • decides if a law goes against the Constitution
38
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What is the highest court in the United States?

A

the Supreme Court

39
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

40
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts

41
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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
42
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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
  • provide safety
  • give a driver’s license
  • approve zoning and land use
43
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Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Jerry Brown

California Governor 2017

44
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What is the Capital of your state?

A

Sacramento, California

45
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?

A

Democratic and Republican

46
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What is the political party of the President now?

A

Republican

47
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

A

Paul Ryan

48
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

A
  • Citizens 18 and older can vote
  • You don’t have to pay to vote
  • Any citizen can vote (women and men can vote)
  • A male citizen of any race can vote
49
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

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  • serve on a jury

* vote in a federal election

50
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Name one right only for United States citizens.

A
  • vote in a federal election

* run for federal office

51
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What are two rights for everyone living in the United States?

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  • freedom of expression
  • freedom of speech
  • freedom of assembly
  • freedom to petition the government
  • freedom of religion
  • the right to bear arms
52
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

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  • the United States

* the flag

53
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

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  • 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 US military (if needed)
  • serve the nation (if needed)
  • be loyal to the United States
54
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

A

18 and older

55
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
56
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When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?

A

April 15

57
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?

A
  • at age 18

* between 18 and 26

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