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.
......... 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 the head of the executive branch of government.
The House of Senate
Congress
The Chief Judge
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
To ensure a separation of powers, the U.S. Federal Government is made up of ................. branches.
4
2
3
.............. is responsible for executing and enforcing laws passed by Congress, appointing federal judges, and managing foreign policy.
executive branch
legislative branch
judicial branch
Which of the following is a power NOT given to Congress by the Constitution?
To appoint justices to the supreme court.
The power to collect taxes.
To make any law necessary to carry out its responsibilities
The power to declare war.
.............. is responsible for making and passing laws, and it holds the power of the purse, controlling government spending.
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial 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)
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.
............... is the head of the judicial branch of government.
The Supreme Court
The President
The House of Representatives
Congress
What do States have the authority to regulate to?
national defense, and immigration
coin money and regulate its value
public health, education, and licensing
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be elected President?
Must be a naturally born citizen.
Must have the support of a political party.
Must have been a resident in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
Must be at least 35 years old.
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 are the branches of US government?
executive, and judicial
legislative, executive, and judicial
congress, legislative, executive and judicial
legislative, executive
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