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U.S. Civics Questions and Answers (2008 version) - Naturalizations > American Government - System of Government > Flashcards

American Government - System of Government Flashcards

System of Government

1
Q

Name one branch or part of the government.*

A

Congress
legislative
President
executive
the courts
judicial

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2
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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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3
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

A

the President

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4
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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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4
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Who makes federal laws?

A

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

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5
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

A

one hundred (100)

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6
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

A

six (6)

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7
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Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*

A

Bernard Sanders
Peter Welch

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8
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

four hundred thirty-five (435)

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

A

two (2)

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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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all people of the state

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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

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(because of) the state’s population
(because) they have more people
(because) some states have more people

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12
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We elect a President for how many years?

A

four (4)

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13
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In what month do we vote for President?*

A

November

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14
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

A

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the President of the United States.

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14
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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

15
Q

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

A

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Vice President of the United States.

16
Q

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

A

the Vice President

17
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

the President

18
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

the President

19
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

the President

20
Q

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

advises the President

21
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

22
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A

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

23
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

the Supreme Court

24
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9
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25
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John G. Roberts

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26
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

27
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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 (police)
provide safety (fire departments)
give a driver’s license
approve zoning and land use

28
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Phil Scott

Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a Governor.]

29
Q

What is the capital of your state?*

A

Montpelier

Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a
capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]

30
Q

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

A

Democratic and Republican

31
Q

What is the political party of the President now?

A

Democrat

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32
Q

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

A

Mike Johnson

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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