Virginia & US Government Flashcards
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Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?
Answer: The U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, establishing the framework for the federal government and superseding all other laws.
How many senators does each U.S. state send to the Senate?
Answer: Two
The Constitution guarantees each state equal representation with exactly two senators, regardless of the state's population.
What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Answer: To protect individual liberties from government infringement
The Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments) was added to the Constitution to protect fundamental individual freedoms from government overreach.
Which branch of the U.S. government has the constitutional power to declare war?
Answer: The Legislative branch (Congress)
Under Article I of the Constitution, only Congress holds the formal power to declare war, though the President commands the military.
What is the term length for a U.S. President?
Answer: 4 years
The Constitution sets the presidential term at four years, with a two-term maximum established by the 22nd Amendment.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
Answer: 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States.
What is the primary role of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Answer: To interpret the Constitution and determine if laws are constitutional
The Supreme Court exercises judicial review to determine whether laws and government actions comply with the Constitution.