U.S. Government Flashcard

Front

What happens if no presidential candidate receives the majority of electoral votes?

Back

The House of Representatives elects the president.

Front

How long is each term of office for the President?

Back

4 years

Front

In order to make sure that no single branch of government gained too much power, which principle gave each branch the ability to watch over the other branches to make sure they were not abusing their power?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the first Amendment?
Options: The right to petition the government, The right to assemble peacefully, The right to free speech, The right to bear arms

Back

The right to bear arms

Front

African American men gained the right to vote with the passage of.

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15th Amendment

Front

Which group gained the right to vote with the 26th Amendment?

Back

Citizens aged 18 and older

Front

What is it called when power is being divided by two levels of government, national and state?

Back

Federalism

Front

How many terms can a person be the President?

Back

2 terms

Front

The Declaration of Independence proclaimed America’s independence from which of the following nations? France, England, Spain

Back

England

Front

Identify the type of government that would most likely have the following characteristics: voting for officials to make decisions for you, free press, and the right to speak out against your government without being arrested.

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Democracy