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American Government Flashcards

1
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What is the supreme law of the land?

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the Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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  1. Sets up the government
  2. Defines the government
  3. Protects basic rights of America
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3
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

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We the People

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4
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What is an amendment?

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  1. A change to the Constitution
  2. An addition to the Constitution
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5
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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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6
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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You could choose any of the following:
1. Speech
2. Religion
3. Assembly
4. Press
5. Petition the government

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7
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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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  1. Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
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9
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence

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Life, Liberty and the 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 choose not to 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 or market economy.

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12
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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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Any of the below:
1. Congress
2. legislative
3. President
4. executive
5. Judicial
6. the courts

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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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15
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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the President

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16
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Who makes the federal laws?

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  1. Congress
  2. Senate and House of Representatives
  3. U.S. or national legislature
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17
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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the Senate and House of Representatives

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18
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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100

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19
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We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?

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6

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20
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Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

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Mark Kelly

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21
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435

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22
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

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2

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23
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Name your U.S. Representative

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Juan Ciscomani

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24
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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all people of the state he was elected to represent

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

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Because some states have more people

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26
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We elect a President for how many years?

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4

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27
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In what month do we vote for President?

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November

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

A

Joe Biden

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

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Kamala Harris

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

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Vice President

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

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the Speaker of the House

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32
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

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the President

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33
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Who signs bills to become laws?

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the President

34
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Who vetos bills?

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the President

35
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

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advice the President

36
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What are two cabinet-level positions?

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  1. Secretary of Defense
  2. Secretary of Education
37
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What does the judicial branch do?

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  1. Reviews laws
  2. Explains laws
  3. Resolves disputes
  4. Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
38
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What is the highest court in the Unites 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 right now?

A

John Roberts

41
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government

A

to print money

42
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

A

provide schooling and education

43
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Katie Hobbs

44
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Phoenix

45
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What are the 2 major political parties in the United States

A

Democratic and Republican

46
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What is the political party of the current President?

A

Democratic

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

A

Kevin McCarthy

48
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There are four admendments to the constitution about who can vote. What one way

A

Older than 18 to vote

49
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What is one responsibillitu that is only for the united states citizen.

A

Serve on jury

50
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Name one right only for united states citizen

A

vote infederal election

51
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What are two rights for every US citizen

A

speech,expression

52
Q

what do we show loyalty when we say the pledge of alligance.

A

United states

53
Q

Whats one promise u make when u become a US citizen

A

Give up loyalty to other countries

54
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what are 2 ways citizens can participate in their democracy

A

vote, join political party

55
Q

When is the last day you can send in federal income ta forms

A

April 15

56
Q

When must all men register for selective service

A

Age 18

57
Q

what is 1 reason y colonnist came to america

A

Freedom

58
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who lived in america b4 europeians arrived

A

Ammerican Indians

59
Q

WHy did colinist fight the british

A

High taxes

60
Q

Who wrote the decleration of independence

A

Thomas jefferson

61
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When was the decleration adopted

A

July 4, 1776

62
Q

13 OG colonies name 3

A

New hampshire, Massachuteses, Rhode island

63
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What happend at the constitutional convention

A

the constitution was written

64
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When was constitution written

A

1787

65
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THE FEDERALIST papers supported the passage of the constitution, name 1 of the writers

A

Alexander Hamilton

66
Q

Whats one thing ben franklin is known for

A

US diplomat

67
Q

what did the emancipation proclamation do

A

Freed slaves

68
Q

What did Susan B do

A

fought for womens rights

69
Q

Name one war fought by the united states

A

WW1

70
Q

Who was president in WW1

A

Woodrow Wilson

71
Q

Who was president during great depression

A

Frankilin roosevelt

72
Q

B4 presidet Eisenower was a general, what war was he in

A

WW2

73
Q

During cold war, what was the main concern of US

A

Communisum

74
Q

What movement tried to end racial discrimination

A

Civil rights movement

75
Q

Name on indian tribe

A

Cherokee

76
Q

Name one of the 2 longest rivers

A

Mississippi

77
Q

Name one US territory

A

Puerto Rico

78
Q

Name one state that boarders canada

A

Maine

79
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What is the name of the national anthem

A

Star spangked banner

80
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Two national holidays

A

New years, Martin luther king Jr day

Civics Questions for Naturalization Test (1 decks)

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