U.S. Civics and Government

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Which characteristic defines the U.S. economic system?

  • Government-controlled production and distribution.
  • Communal ownership of resources.
  • Equal distribution of wealth.
  • Free markets and private ownership of capital. (correct)

Where is the concept of self-government primarily introduced in the Constitution?

  • Preamble. (correct)
  • Commerce Clause.
  • Bill of Rights.
  • Amending Procedures.

Which pair of rights is specifically mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

  • Liberty and pursuit of happiness. (correct)
  • Right to bear arms and petition the government.
  • Freedom of speech and assembly.
  • Right to privacy and equal protection under the law.

What does the rule of law primarily ensure?

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Which of these is a branch of the U.S. government?

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

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How many senators does each U.S. state have?

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How long is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?

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What factor determines the number of representatives a state has in the House of Representatives?

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How many voting members make up the U.S. House of Representatives?

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Who assumes the presidency if the President is unable to continue in office?

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Which of the following positions are typically part of the President's Cabinet?

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What role does the President's Cabinet serve in the government?

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How long is the term for which a U.S. President is elected?

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In which month do U.S. citizens typically cast their votes in a presidential election?

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Which body is primarily responsible for creating laws in the United States?

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What step is required for a bill to become a law in the U.S.?

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What is considered the highest judicial body in the United States?

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How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

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

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Flashcards

Capitalist Economy

An economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Self-Government

The principle that the authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives.

Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views; The chance for individuals to pursue their hopes and dreams.

"Rule of Law"

A principle under which all people, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws that are fairly applied and enforced.

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Branches of Government

The system of government is separated into the legislative, executive, & judicial branches.

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Two Parts of U.S. Congress

The Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Number of U.S. Senators

There are 100 U.S. Senators. Two from each state.

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Term Length for Senator

A U.S. Senator serves a 6-year term.

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House of Representatives

Representation in the House is based on a state's population.

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House of Representatives Members

The U.S. House of Representatives has 435 voting members.

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Presidential Succession

If the President can no longer serve, the Vice President takes over.

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Cabinet-Level Positions

Include positions such as Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Education and Secretary of Energy, Attorney General, & the Vice President.

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Cabinet's Role

To advise the President on matters related to their respective offices.

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Presidential Term Length

The President serves a 4-year term.

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Presidential Election Month

Citizens vote in November in a presidential election.

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Who Writes Laws?

Laws are written by Congress.

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Signing Bills into Laws

The President signs bills to become laws.

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Highest U.S. Court?

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S.

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Supreme Court Justices

There are nine justices on the Supreme Court.

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Major U.S. Political Parties

The Democratic and Republican Parties.

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Study Notes

  • The economic system in the U.S.A is a Capitalist economy.
  • "We the People" is the concept of self-government, as written in the first three words of the Constitution.
  • The Declaration of Independence affirms Liberty and the pursuit of happiness as rights.
  • The "rule of law" mandates that everyone must follow the law.
  • The legislative, executive, and judicial branches are all parts of the government.
  • The Senate and House of Representatives are the two parts of the U.S. Congress.
  • There are 100 U.S. Senators.
  • A U.S. Senator is elected for a term of six years.
  • States have varying numbers of representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives based on the size of the state's population.
  • The U.S. House of Representatives has 435 voting members.
  • The Vice President becomes President if the President can no longer serve.
  • Cabinet-level positions include Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Energy, Attorney General, and the Vice President.
  • The Cabinet advises the President and is one major function.
  • The elected term of a U.S. President is four years.
  • Citizens vote in a presidential election in November.
  • The laws are written by Congress.
  • The President signs bills to become laws.
  • The Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S.
  • There are nine justices on the Supreme Court.
  • The Democratic and Republican parties are the two major political parties in the U.S.
  • The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
  • The Constitution sets up the government.
  • Citizens must be 18 years old to vote for President.
  • The last day to send in federal income tax forms is April 15.
  • The President is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military.
  • The President serves as the leader of the executive branch.
  • A U.S. Senator represents all people in one state.
  • A U.S. Representative serves a term of two years.
  • Under the U.S. Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government including the powers: to print money, to declare war, to create an army and all previous stated.
  • Under the U.S. Constitution, some powers belong to the states to provide schooling and education.
  • The President has the power to veto a bill.
  • If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, the Speaker of the House of Representatives becomes President.
  • The judicial branch of government decides if a law violates the Constitution.
  • Checks and balances prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
  • Montgomery is the capital of Alabama.
  • A change to the U.S. Constitution is known as an Amendment.
  • The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
  • The Constitution has 27 amendments.
  • Free speech is one right or freedom from the First Amendment.
  • Freedom of religion means someone can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
  • One amendment about who can vote states that citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.
  • Serving on a jury is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens.
  • Voting in a federal election is a right reserved only for U.S. citizens.
  • Running for federal office is not a right of everyone living in the U.S.
  • One promise an individual makes when they become a U.S. citizen is to all of the following: Give up loyalty to other countries; Defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.; Be loyal to the U.S.
  • Individuals show loyalty to the United States of America when they say the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • All men must register for the Selective Service at age 18.
  • An American can participate in their democracy by calling their Senator and Representative about an issue, joining a community group, or voting in an election.
  • The American flag's stripes represent the original colonies.
  • The fifty (50) stars on the American flag represent the number of states.
  • Independence Day is celebrated on July 4.
  • The Star-Spangled Banner is the name of the national anthem.
  • One can name Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Columbus Day as two national U.S. holidays.
  • The colonists came to North America for freedom, economic opportunity, and to practice their religion
  • American Indians lived in North America before Europeans arrived.
  • Africans were taken to North America and sold into slavery.
  • The colonists fought the British because of high taxes (taxation without representation), the British army stayed in their homes (boarding, quartering), and the British denied them self-government.
  • Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
  • The Declaration of Independence announced independence from Great Britain.
  • The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
  • Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, were three of the original 13 states.
  • The Constitution was written at the Constitutional Convention.
  • The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787.
  • Alexander Hamilton was one of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
  • Benjamin Franklin is famous as a U.S. diplomat.
  • George Washington is considered the "Father of Our Country."
  • George Washington was the first President of the U.S.
  • The U.S. bought Louisiana from France in 1803.
  • Slavery most contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.
  • The Civil War was a U.S. war that occurred between the Northern and the Southern states.
  • The Mexican-American War was one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
  • Saving the Union was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln accomplished.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation allowed for the freeing of enslaved people in Confederate territory during the Civil War.
  • Susan B. Anthony fought for women's rights.
  • The Spanish-American War* was NOT fought by the United States in the 1900s.
  • Woodrow Wilson was President during World War I.
  • Franklin Roosevelt was President during the Great Depression and World War II.
  • The United States fought Japan, Germany, and Italy in World War II.
  • Before he became President, Dwight D. Eisenhower served as a general in World War II.
  • During the Cold War, the main concern of the U.S. was Communism.
  • The Civil Rights Movement tried to end racial discrimination.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights.
  • Terrorists attacked the U.S. on September 11, 2001.
  • Cherokee, Navajo, Creek is one group of American Indian tribes in the United States.
  • Guam is a U.S. territory.
  • The Pacific Ocean is on the West Coast of the U.S.
  • The Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast of the U.S.
  • The Missouri River and Mississippi River are the two longest rivers in the U.S.
  • Utah does NOT border Canada.
  • Oklahoma does not border Mexico.
  • Washington, D.C. is the capital of the U.S.
  • The Statue of Liberty is located in New York, New York.
  • Tommy Tuberville is a current U.S. Senator from the state of Alabama
  • Gary Palmer is the U.S. Representative that represents your congressional district.
  • Donald Trump is the current President of the U.S. (as of Spring 2025).
  • John Roberts is the current Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Kay Ivey is the current Governor of Alabama.
  • The political party of the current U.S. President is Republican.
  • J.D. Vance* is the current Vice President of the U.S.
  • Mike Johnson is the current Speaker of the House in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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