US Government Structure and Economy

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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?

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?

Print money (correct)

Regulate commerce within states

Set voting age requirements

Establish local governments

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

President Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly identifies the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a bill is vetoed by the President?

It can still be passed with a two-thirds vote in Congress Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the judicial branch?

To review laws Signup and view all the answers

How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court?

9 Signup and view all the answers

What is one power specifically granted to the states?

Provide schooling and education Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following rights is granted only to United States citizens?

Vote in a federal election Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment stipulates that citizens can vote at age eighteen or older?

Twenty-sixth Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility is exclusively required of United States citizens?

Serving on a jury Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a responsibility that everyone living in the United States has?

Paying taxes Signup and view all the answers

Which entity or symbol do we show loyalty to during the Pledge of Allegiance?

The United States Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the rights everyone living in the United States can claim?

Right to bear arms Signup and view all the answers

Which political parties are recognized as the two major parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican Signup and view all the answers

During which major global conflict did Woodrow Wilson serve as President?

World War I Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the United States during the Cold War?

Communism Signup and view all the answers

Which countries were the main opponents of the United States in World War II?

Japan, Germany, and Italy Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was Martin Luther King, Jr. primarily known for?

Fighting for civil rights Signup and view all the answers

Which river is considered one of the two longest rivers in the United States?

Missouri River Signup and view all the answers

Which ocean is located on the West Coast of the United States?

Pacific Ocean Signup and view all the answers

What movement aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in the United States?

Civil rights movement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for U.S. citizens?

Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States Signup and view all the answers

At what age must men register for the Selective Service?

At age eighteen (18) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups was taken to America and sold as slaves?

Africans Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason the colonists fought the British?

Desire for independence Signup and view all the answers

How can Americans participate in their democracy?

By calling Senators and Representatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the last day to submit federal income tax forms?

April 15 Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason colonists came to America?

Religious freedom Signup and view all the answers

Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic system in the United States?

Market economy Signup and view all the answers

What principle ensures that no one is above the law?

Rule of law Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?

Congress Signup and view all the answers

How many U.S. Senators are there?

One hundred (100) Signup and view all the answers

What prevents one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?

Checks and balances Signup and view all the answers

For how long do we elect a U.S. Representative?

Two (2) years Signup and view all the answers

Why do some states have more Representatives than others?

Population size Signup and view all the answers

In what month do we vote for the President?

November Signup and view all the answers

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.