Civics Exam Practice Flashcard

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What is the supreme law of the land?

Back

The United States Constitution

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What does the U.S. Constitution do?

Back

Sets up the structure of the American government

Front

Why are there three branches of government?

Back

Checks and balances

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Who makes federal laws?

Back

Congress

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Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

Back

Catherine Cortez Masto

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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

Back

2 years

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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

Back

All people of a state

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We elect a President for how many years?

Back

4 years

Front

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Back

The Vice President

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

Back

The U.S. Supreme Court