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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?

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  • 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 3 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?

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  • 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 10 amendments of 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 1st Amendment?

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  • speech
  • religion
  • assembly
  • press
  • 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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8
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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  • announced our independence
  • declared our independents
  • said that the US is free from Great Britain
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9
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What are 2 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 the 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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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President

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12
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Who makes federal laws?

A
  • Congress
  • Senate and House of Representatives
  • legislature
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13
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What are the 2 parts of the U.S. Congress?

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The Senate and the House

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14
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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100

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15
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

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6

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16
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Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

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  • Alex Padilla

- Diane Feinstein

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17
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435

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18
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

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2

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19
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Name your U.S. Representative

A

90020- Jimmy Gomez

90242 Lucille Roybal-Allard

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20
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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All the people of the state

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21
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Why do some states have more Representative than other states?

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-State’s population

22
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We elect a President for how many years?

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4

23
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In what month do we vote for President?

A

November

24
Q

What is the name of the President now?

A

Joseph R. Biden

25
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What is the name of the VP of the US now?

A

Kamala Harris

26
Q

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

A

The Vice President

27
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

Speaker of the House

28
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Who is the Commander in CHief of the military?

A

The President

29
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Who signs the bills to become laws?

A

The President

30
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Who vetoes bills?

A

The President

31
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What does the President’s cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

32
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What are 2 cabinet-level positions?

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  • Secretary of Health & Human Services
  • Secretary of State
  • Secretary of Education
33
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What does the judicial branch do?

A
  • review laws
  • explain laws
  • resolve disputes
  • decides if a law goes against the Constitution
34
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court

35
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

36
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Who is tyhe Chief Justice of the US now?

A

John Roberts

37
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is 1 powed of the federal government?

A
  • to print money
  • to declare war
  • to create an army
  • to make treaties
38
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the States. What is 1 power of the states?

A
  • provide schooling and education
  • provide protection
  • provide safety
  • give a driver’s license
  • approve zoning and land use
39
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Gavin Newsom

40
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Sacramento

41
Q

What is the political party of the President of the US now?

A

Democrat

42
Q

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

A

Nancy Pelosi

43
Q

There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them

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  • Citizens 18 and older
  • Don’t have to pay to vote
  • Any citizen can vote (both men and women)
  • A male citizen of any race can vote (black too)
44
Q

What is 1 responsibility that is only for US citizen?

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  • serve on a jury

- vote in a federal election

45
Q

Name 1 right only for US citizens

A
  • vote in a federal election

- run for federal office

46
Q

What are 2 rights of everyone living in the US?

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  • Freedom of speech
  • Freedom of assembly
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Freedom of expression
47
Q

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

A

To the flag of the United States

48
Q

What is 1 promise yiou make when you become a US citizen?

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  • give up loyalty to other countries
  • defend the Constitution and laws of the US
  • obey the law of the US
  • Serve the nation
  • be loyal to the United States
49
Q

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

A

18 y/o

50
Q

What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

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  • vote
  • join a political party
  • help with a campaign
  • join a community group-run for office
51
Q

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

A

April 15th

52
Q

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

A
  • age 18

- between 18 and 26

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