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Chapter One: American Government Flashcards

1
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What is the main function of the legislative branch in the American government?

A

To make laws

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2
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Who is the current President of the United States?

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Joe Biden

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3
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What is the purpose of the judicial branch in the American government?

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To interpret laws

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4
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True or False: The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land.

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True

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5
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What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a U.S. Senator?

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30 years old

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6
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What are the two main political parties in the United States?

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Democratic and Republican

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7
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What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

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6 years

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8
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Fill in the blank: The President of the United States is limited to serving a maximum of ___ terms in office.

A

2

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9
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What is the purpose of the executive branch in the American government?

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To enforce laws

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10
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Who is the current Vice President of the United States?

A

Kamala Harris

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11
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True or False: The President of the United States can veto legislation passed by Congress.

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True

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12
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What is the main function of the judicial branch in the American government?

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To interpret the Constitution

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13
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What is the term length for a U.S. Representative?

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2 years

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Fill in the blank: The U.S. Constitution consists of ___ amendments.

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27

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15
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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution?

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To protect individual rights

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16
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True or False: The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

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True

17
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What is the term length for a federal judge?

A

Lifetime

18
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Who has the power to declare war in the United States?

A

Congress

19
Q

True or False: The President of the United States is elected by popular vote.

A

False

20
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What is the purpose of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

A

To grant women the right to vote

21
Q

Who is responsible for appointing federal judges in the United States?

A

The President

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The U.S. Congress is made up of two chambers, the Senate and the _____.

A

House of Representatives

23
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What is the purpose of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?

A

To officially elect the President and Vice President

24
Q

True or False: The President of the United States can grant pardons for federal crimes.

A

True

25
Q

What is the term length for a U.S. Supreme Court justice?

A

Lifetime

26
Q

Who has the power to approve or reject treaties made by the President?

A

The Senate

27
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True or False: The U.S. Constitution can only be amended by a unanimous vote of the states.

A

False

28
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What is the purpose of the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

A

To protect freedom of speech

29
Q

Who has the power to impeach federal officials in the United States?

A

The House of Representatives

30
Q

Fill in the blank: The U.S. Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, ____.

A

1776

31
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What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

A

To grant citizenship and equal protection under the law

32
Q

True or False: The President of the United States is the Commander-in-Chief of the military.

A

True

33
Q

What is the term length for a U.S. federal judge?

A

Lifetime

34
Q

Who has the power to confirm or reject presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?

A

The Senate

35
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True or False: The U.S. Constitution establishes a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government.

A

True

36
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What is the purpose of the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

A

To protect the right to bear arms

37
Q

Who is responsible for declaring laws unconstitutional in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court

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