AA Political Science and Government 1

Question 1

What type of government system does the United States use?

Accepted Answer

Federal republic

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Making laws

Answer

The legislative branch (Congress) is responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws for the nation.

Question 5

What is judicial review?

Accepted Answer

The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional

Answer

Judicial review allows courts, especially the Supreme Court, to assess whether laws or government actions comply with the Constitution.

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