AA Political Science and Government 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What type of government system does the United States use?
- Federal republic (Correct answer)
- Constitutional monarchy
- Parliamentary democracy
- Direct democracy
Correct answer: Federal republic
The U.S. is a federal republic where power is divided between national and state governments, and citizens elect representatives.
Question 2: How many branches of government does the U.S. federal government have?
- Three (Correct answer)
- Two
- Four
- Five
Correct answer: Three
The U.S. federal government has three branches: legislative (Congress), executive (President), and judicial (Supreme Court).
Question 3: What document established the framework for the U.S. government?
- The Constitution (Correct answer)
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Bill of Rights
- The Articles of Confederation
Correct answer: The Constitution
The U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1788, established the structure, powers, and limits of the federal government.
Question 4: What is the primary role of the legislative branch?
- Making laws (Correct answer)
- Enforcing laws
- Interpreting laws
- Vetoing laws
Correct answer: Making laws
The legislative branch (Congress) is responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws for the nation.
Question 5: What is judicial review?
- The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional (Correct answer)
- The process of reviewing judicial appointments
- The president's power to review court decisions
- The Senate's role in approving judges
Correct answer: The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial review allows courts, especially the Supreme Court, to assess whether laws or government actions comply with the Constitution.
Question 6: How many U.S. senators does each state have?
- Two (Correct answer)
- One
- Varies by population
- Four
Correct answer: Two
Each state, regardless of population, is represented by exactly two senators in the U.S. Senate, for a total of 100 senators.
AA Political Science and Government 1
What type of government system does the United States use?