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American Government Flashcards

1
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What is the supreme law of the land?

A

the Constitution

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2
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What does the Constitution do?

A

sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans

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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?

A

We the People

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4
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What is an amendment?

A 
a change (to the Constitution)
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?

A

the Bill of Rights

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6
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*

A 
speech
religion
assembly
press
petition the government
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7
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

A

twenty-seven (27)

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8
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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announced our independence (from Great Britain)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

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9
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

A

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?*

A

capitalist economy

market economy

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12
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What is the “rule of law”?

A

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.*

A 
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?

A

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 federal laws?

A

Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature

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17
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

A

the Senate and House (of Representatives)

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18
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

A

one hundred (100)

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

A

six (6)

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20
Q

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

A 
Richard J. Durbin (D)
Mark Kirk (R)
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21
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

four hundred thirty-five (435)

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

A

two (2)

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23
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Name your U.S. Representative.

A 
Bob Dold (R)
Luis Gutierrez (D)
24
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

A

all 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

(because) they have more people
(because) some states have more people

26
Q

We elect a President for how many years?

A

four (4)

27
Q

In what month do we vote for President?*

A

November

28
Q

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

A

Barack Obama

Obama

29
Q

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

A

Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Joe Biden
Biden

30
Q

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

A

the Vice President

31
Q

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

A

the Speaker of the House

32
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

the President

33
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

the President

34
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

the President

35
Q

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

advises the President

36
Q

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
37
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A

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

38
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

the Supreme Court

39
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

nine (9)

40
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)

41
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

42
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
43
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Bruce Rauner (R)

44
Q

What is the capital of your state?*

A

Springfield

45
Q

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

A

Democratic and Republican

46
Q

What is the political party of the President now?

A

Democratic (Party)

47
Q

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

A

(John) Boehner

48
Q

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

A

Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
A male citizen of any race (can vote).

49
Q

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*

A

serve on a jury

vote in a federal election

50
Q

Name one right only for United States citizens.

A

vote in a federal election

run for federal office

51
Q

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

A 
freedom of expression
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition the government
freedom of worship
the right to bear arms
52
Q

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

A

the United States

the flag

53
Q

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

A

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 U.S. military (if needed)
serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
be loyal to the United States

54
Q

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

A

eighteen (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
Q

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*

A

April 15

57
Q

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

A 
at age eighteen (18)
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

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