U.S. Government and Civics Flashcards
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What is the primary role of the National Security Council (NSC)?
Answer: Advising the President on national security and foreign policy
The NSC, chaired by the President, coordinates national security and foreign policy across executive departments.
Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age in federal elections to 18?
Answer: Twenty-Sixth Amendment
The Twenty-Sixth Amendment (1971) lowered the minimum voting age to 18 in all U.S. elections.
Under the U.S. Constitution, treaties negotiated by the President must be approved by what margin in the Senate?
Answer: Two-thirds (67 votes)
Article II requires the advice and consent of two-thirds of senators present for treaty ratification.
Which constitutional clause grants Congress the power to make all laws 'necessary and proper' to carry out its enumerated powers?
Answer: The Elastic Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8), known as the Elastic Clause, allows Congress to expand its legislative authority.
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for implementing and administering federal laws?
Answer: Executive branch
The executive branch, headed by the President, is responsible for implementing and enforcing federal laws.
What document did the Founders initially adopt to govern the United States before the Constitution was ratified?
Answer: The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation (1781–1789) were the first governing document of the United States before the Constitution.
Which amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States?
Answer: Thirteenth Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment (1865) formally abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for crime.