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Government Final Flashcards

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1
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

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19; women can vote.

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

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Voting in a Federal election.

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Name one right only for United States citizens.

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Running for Federal office.

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

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Freedom of speech & Freedom of religion.

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

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The American Flag.

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

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Giving up loyalty to other countries.

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

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18 years old.

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

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Vote; Run for office.

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When is the last day you can send in Federal Income Tax Forms?

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April 15.

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When must all men register for the Selective Service?

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18 years old.

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Name one branch or part of the government.

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Executive; Legislative; Judicial.

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12
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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Checks & Balances — Separation of Powers.

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Who is in charge of the Executive branch?

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The President.

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14
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Who makes federal laws?

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Congress.

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

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The Senate & The House.

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16
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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100.

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

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6 years.

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

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Joni Ernst.

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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435.

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

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2 years.

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21
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Name your U.S. Representative.

A

Abby Finkenauer – Ashley Hinson

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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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All people of the state.

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23
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

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Because of population.

24
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We elect a President for how many years?

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4 years.

25
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In what month do we vote for president?

A

The month of November.

26
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?

A

Donald .J. Trump.

27
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

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Mike Pence.

28
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Vice President.

29
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

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The Speaker of the House.

30
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Who is the commander in Chief of the military?

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The President.

31
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Who signs bills to become laws?

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The President.

32
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Who vetoes bills?

A

The President.

33
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President.

34
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?

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Secretary of Education & Secretary of Labor.

35
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What does the Judicial branch do?

A

Reviews laws.

36
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What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court.

37
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9.

38
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts.

39
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

A

To print money.

40
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

A

To provide schooling and education.

41
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Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Kim Reynolds.

42
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What is the capital of your state?

A

Des Moines.

43
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?

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The Democratic party & The Republican party.

44
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What is the political party of the President now?

A

The Republican party.

45
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

A

Nancy Pelosi.

46
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What is the supreme law of the land?

A

The Constitution.

47
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What does the Constitution do?

A

Sets up the government.

48
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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…

49
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What is an amendment?

A

A change to the Constitution.

50
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights.

51
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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Freedom of Speech.

52
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

A

27.

53
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

A

Announced our Independence.

54
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life & Liberty.

55
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What is the freedom of religion?

A

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion at all.

56
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What is the economic system in the United States?

A

Market Economy.

57
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What is the “rule of law”?

A

Everyone must follow the law.

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