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US GOVERNMENT
Final Review (section 2)
Question | Answer |
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Who vetoes bills? | President |
What is the political party of the President now? | Democratic party |
What does the President’s Cabinet do? | advice the President on any subject |
What is one of the Cabinet-level positions? | secretary of state and secretary of education |
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? | The President |
Who nominates justices to the Supreme Court? | The President |
How old must a President be? | 35 years old |
Who is the Governor of your state? | Greogory Abbot |
What does the judicial branch do? | It explains laws |
What is the highest court in the United States? | Supreme Court |
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court? | 9 Justices |
Who is the Chief Justices of the United States now? | John G. Robert Jr. |
Why is it important to know your rights? | So no one can take advantage of you not knowing. If you know if you know it it would better your situation. |
In what month are elections held in the United States? | November 7th on Tuesday |
What are some responsibilities that are only for United States citizens | voting and registering |
Name some rights only for Unites States citizens. | voting in federal electors |
Why does the flag have 13 stripes? | the colonies |
Why does the flag have 50 stars? | the states |
How should you raise the flag? | briskly |
Where should you position the flag if it is being marched in a parade? | the right |
What is the name of the National Anthem? | The Star Spangled Banner |
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? | obey the laws of the United States |
Why should you report to jury duty with an open mind? | |
Name the national U.S. holidays | Christmas and Thanksgiving |
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? | Vote or run for office |
What is the economic system in the United States? | Capitalism or Market economy |
How long before an election must you register o be able to vote? | 30 days |
What are the two major political parties in the United States? | Democratic and Republican party |
When is the last day you can send federal income tax forms? | April 15 |
In what month do we vote for the President? | November |
When must all males register for Selective Service? | 18 and 26 |
What is one reason colonists came to America? | riches, freedom, economic opportunities, and political liberty. |
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? | stand and hand on your heart |