American Government Pretest

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

Front

The two major parties in America today are: Federalist and Democratic Republicans, Federalist and Anti Federalists, Democrat and Republicans, We have a multi-party system

Back

Democrat and Republicans

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“We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union” is

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Part of the Preamble to the Constitution

Front

Which of the following is the basic characteristic of federalism?
Options:
Divided power between National and State governments,
Most power to the National Government,
Most power to the Local Government,
Encourages direct citizen participation in government

Back

Divided power between National and State governments

Front

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

Back

to make the laws

Front

The Judicial Branch does what?

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Interprets the laws

Front

What are the three requirements in the Constitution to be President?

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Must be 35, a natural born citizen, and a resident of 14 years

Front

The President may serve how many terms and how long are they?

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2 terms for 4 years each

Front

When President Truman desegregated the military, he did so acting in what role?

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Commander in Chief

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When the president is removed from office or dies, who is the one who immediately replaces him?

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The Vice President