AA Political Science and Government 1

Question 1

What type of government system does the United States use?

Accepted Answer

Federal republic

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Constitutional monarchy

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Parliamentary democracy

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Direct democracy

Question 2

How many branches of government does the U.S. federal government have?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Two

Answer

Four

Answer

Five

Question 3

What document established the framework for the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 4

What is the primary role of the legislative branch?

Accepted Answer

Making laws

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Enforcing laws

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Interpreting laws

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Vetoing laws

Question 5

What is judicial review?

Accepted Answer

The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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The process of reviewing judicial appointments

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The president's power to review court decisions

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The Senate's role in approving judges

Question 6

How many U.S. senators does each state have?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

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Varies by population

Answer

Four