American Government - Part B2

Question 1

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

Answer 1

*To print money
*To declare war
*To create an army
*To make treaties

Question 2

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

Answer 2

*Provide schooling and education
*Provide protection (Police)
*Provide safety (Fire departments)
*Give a Driver’s license
*Approve zoning and land use

Question 3

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Answer 3

Maura Healey

Question 4

What is the capital of your state?

Answer 4

Boston

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Democratic Party
Republican Party

Question 6

What is the political party of the President now?

Answer 6

Republican Party

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Mike Johnson

Question 8

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

Answer 8

*Citizens 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

Question 9

What is one responsibility, that is only for United States Citizens?

Answer 9

*Serve on a jury
*Vote in a federal election

Question 10

Name one right only for United States citizens

Answer 10

*Vote in a federal election
*Run for federal office