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Civics Exam Week 3
Part 3 of the Civics Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? | The Vice President (of the United States) |
| What are the powers of the president? | -Signs bills into law -Vetoes bills -Enforces laws -Commander in Chief (of the military) |
| Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? | The President of the United States |
| Who signs bills to become laws? | The President |
| Who vetoes bills? | The President |
| Who appoints federal judges? | The President |
| The executive branch has many parts. Name one. | -President -Cabinet -Federal departments and agencies |
| What does the President's Cabinet do? | -Advises the President on domestic and foreign policy -In charge of Executive departments: Education, State, Homeland Security and are called Secretaries. |
| Why is the Electoral College important? | It decides who is elected president. |
| What is one part of the judicial branch? | Supreme Court & Federal courts |
| What does the judicial branch do? | -reviews laws -resolves disputes (disagreements) -can declare laws unconstitutional |
| What is the highest court in the United States | Supreme Court |
| How many Supreme Court Justices are there? | Nine (9) |
| How long do Supreme Court justices serve? | For life until retirement |
| Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? | John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.) |
| Name one power that is only for the federal government. | Print paper money Mint coins Declare war Create an army Make treaties Set foreign policy |
| Who appoints Supreme Court justices? | appointed by the president confirmed by the senate serve for life |
| Name one power that is only for the states | -provide schooling and education -provide protection (police) -provide safety (fire departments) -give a driver's license -approve zoning and land use |
| What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? | (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people. |
| Who is the governor of your state now? | Josh Shapiro |
| What is the capital of your state? | Harrisburg, PA |
| What are the four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote? | Citizens eighteen and older can vote You don't have to pay to vote Any citizen can vote A male citizen of any race can vote |
| Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? | U.S. Citizens who are 18 years and registered to vote |
| What are the rights of everyone living in the United States? | Freedom of expression Freedom of speech Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition the government Freedom of religion The right to bear arms |
| What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? | The United States The flag |
| What are examples of civic participation in the United States? | Vote Run for Office Join a political party Help with a campaign Join a civic group Join a community group Give an elected official your opinion Support or oppose an issue or policy Contact elected officials Write to a newspaper |
| How can Americans serve their country? | Vote Pay taxes Obey the law Serve in the military Run for office Work for local, state, or federal government |
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