Civics and Government Flashcards
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What are the three branches of the United States federal government?
Answer: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
The three branches are the Legislative (Congress), Executive (President), and Judicial (Supreme Court), each with distinct powers.
What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Answer: To protect individual freedoms from government infringement
The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) guarantees fundamental individual rights such as free speech, religion, and due process.
How is a U.S. Senator elected, and how long is the term?
Answer: By popular vote in their state; 6-year term
Senators are elected by voters in their state in a popular election and serve 6-year terms. One-third of Senate seats are up every two years.
What is the role of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?
Answer: It is a group of representatives from each state that formally elects the President.
The Electoral College is a body of electors from each state whose votes formally determine the President — not the direct national popular vote.
Which document established the framework of the United States government and is considered the supreme law of the land?
Answer: The U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1788, is the supreme law of the land — all other laws must conform to it.
What is the main function of local government?
Answer: To manage community services like schools, roads, police, and zoning
Local governments (city, county) handle day-to-day community services closest to residents: public schools, local roads, zoning, police, and fire departments.