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Who becomes President if both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve?
Who becomes President if both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve?
- Secretary of State
- Secretary of Defense
- Senate Majority Leader
- Speaker of the House (correct)
What role does the President's Cabinet play?
What role does the President's Cabinet play?
- Advises the President (correct)
- Presents bills to Congress
- Enforces laws passed by Congress
- Conducts judicial reviews
Which of the following is a power of the federal government under the Constitution?
Which of the following is a power of the federal government under the Constitution?
- Print money (correct)
- Regulate commerce within states
- Set voting age requirements
- Establish local governments
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Which option correctly identifies the highest court in the United States?
Which option correctly identifies the highest court in the United States?
What happens when a bill is vetoed by the President?
What happens when a bill is vetoed by the President?
What is the main function of the judicial branch?
What is the main function of the judicial branch?
How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court?
How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court?
What is one power specifically granted to the states?
What is one power specifically granted to the states?
Which of the following rights is granted only to United States citizens?
Which of the following rights is granted only to United States citizens?
Which amendment stipulates that citizens can vote at age eighteen or older?
Which amendment stipulates that citizens can vote at age eighteen or older?
What responsibility is exclusively required of United States citizens?
What responsibility is exclusively required of United States citizens?
Which of these is a responsibility that everyone living in the United States has?
Which of these is a responsibility that everyone living in the United States has?
Which entity or symbol do we show loyalty to during the Pledge of Allegiance?
Which entity or symbol do we show loyalty to during the Pledge of Allegiance?
What is a key feature of the rights everyone living in the United States can claim?
What is a key feature of the rights everyone living in the United States can claim?
Which political parties are recognized as the two major parties in the United States?
Which political parties are recognized as the two major parties in the United States?
During which major global conflict did Woodrow Wilson serve as President?
During which major global conflict did Woodrow Wilson serve as President?
What was the primary concern of the United States during the Cold War?
What was the primary concern of the United States during the Cold War?
Which countries were the main opponents of the United States in World War II?
Which countries were the main opponents of the United States in World War II?
What significant event occurred on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
What significant event occurred on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
What was Martin Luther King, Jr. primarily known for?
What was Martin Luther King, Jr. primarily known for?
Which river is considered one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Which river is considered one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Which ocean is located on the West Coast of the United States?
Which ocean is located on the West Coast of the United States?
What movement aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in the United States?
What movement aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in the United States?
Which of the following is a requirement for U.S. citizens?
Which of the following is a requirement for U.S. citizens?
At what age must men register for the Selective Service?
At what age must men register for the Selective Service?
Which of the following groups was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Which of the following groups was taken to America and sold as slaves?
What was one reason the colonists fought the British?
What was one reason the colonists fought the British?
How can Americans participate in their democracy?
How can Americans participate in their democracy?
What is the last day to submit federal income tax forms?
What is the last day to submit federal income tax forms?
What was one reason colonists came to America?
What was one reason colonists came to America?
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
What is the economic system in the United States?
What is the economic system in the United States?
What principle ensures that no one is above the law?
What principle ensures that no one is above the law?
Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?
Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?
How many U.S. Senators are there?
How many U.S. Senators are there?
What prevents one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
What prevents one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
For how long do we elect a U.S. Representative?
For how long do we elect a U.S. Representative?
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
In what month do we vote for the President?
In what month do we vote for the President?
Study Notes
US Economic System
- The United States has a capitalist economy and market economy
US Government & Branches
- All citizens are subject to the "rule of law"
- Government branches: legislative, executive, judicial
- The three branches of government are designed to prevent one from becoming too powerful, this system is called "checks and balances" and "separation of powers"
Congress & Congress Members
- Congress is the legislative branch and makes federal laws
- Congress is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
- The Senate has 100 members
- Each state has two Senators who serve six-year terms
- The House of Representatives has 435 voting members
- The number of Representatives for each state is based on the population of the state
- Representatives serve two-year terms
The President
- The head of the executive branch is the President
- The President is elected for four years and serves as the Commander in Chief of the military
- The President also signs bills into law and vetoes bills
- The President is advised by the Cabinet
The US Supreme Court
- The judicial branch reviews and explains laws, resolves disagreements, and decides if a law is constitutional
- The highest court in the US is the Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court's role is to review laws and resolve disagreements
US Citizenship & Voting Rights
- Citizenship rights include: voting in federal elections, running for office
- Citizen responsibilities include: serving on a jury
- Every citizen 18 and older can vote in federal elections
Federal Government & State Government
- The Federal government controls the printing of money and declaring war,
- State powers include: providing schooling and education, police and fire departments, driver's licenses, zoning and land use
US Political Parties
- The Democratic and Republican parties are the main political parties in the US.
Important historical events
- The colonists fought the British due to high taxes
- The colonists fought for self-government
- Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for civil rights and worked for equality
- On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the US
US Geography
- The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers are the longest in the USA
- The Pacific Ocean is on the west coast of the US
- The Atlantic Ocean is on the east coast of the US
- Puerto Rico is a US Territory
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This quiz covers key aspects of the United States government, including its branches, checks and balances, and the role of Congress and the President. It also explores the fundamental capitalist economy that characterizes the US economic system. Test your knowledge on how these components work together to form the foundation of US governance.
