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Is the American political system republic (cộng hoà) or democratic (dân chủ)?
The US incorporates elements of both republicanism (elected representatives) and direct democracy (citizen participation through voting and initiatives).
What's the difference between democracy and the democratic party?
Democracy is a political concept that encompasses various systems of government. The Democratic Party is a specific political party.
The political system of the United States is a federal republic. What does a federal republic mean?
It divides power between a central government and individual states.
To ensure a separation of powers, the U.S. Federal Government is made up of ................. branches.
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What are the branches of US government?
executive, and judicial
legislative, executive
legislative, executive, and judicial
congress, legislative, executive and judicial
......... is the procedure that provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
petition
checks and balances
balance of powers
bill of rights
.............. is responsible for making and passing laws, and it holds the power of the purse, controlling government spending.
legislative branch
judicial branch
executive branch
The legislative branch is bicameral, meaning it consists of two chambers. What are they?
The House of Representatives (hạ viện) and the Senate (thượng viện)
Which of the following is a power NOT given to Congress by the Constitution?
To appoint justices to the supreme court.
To make any law necessary to carry out its responsibilities
The power to collect taxes.
The power to declare war.
.............. is responsible for executing and enforcing laws passed by Congress, appointing federal judges, and managing foreign policy.
executive branch
legislative branch
judicial branch
............... is the head of the executive branch of government.
Congress
The Chief Judge
The President
The House of Senate
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be elected President?
Must have the support of a political party.
Must be a naturally born citizen.
Must be at least 35 years old.
Must have been a resident in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
............... is the head of the judicial branch of government.
Congress
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
The President
The US states has its own government structure, which mirrors the federal system, with an executive, legislative, and judicial branch. True or False?
True
What do States have the authority to regulate to?
national defense, and immigration
public health, education, and licensing
coin money and regulate its value
