CMAS Civics and Government

Question 1

What is the supreme law of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, establishing the framework for the federal government.

Question 2

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative

Answer

The Legislative Branch, consisting of Congress (Senate and House of Representatives), is responsible for creating federal laws.

Question 3

What is the role of the judicial branch in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

To interpret laws

Answer

The judicial branch, led by the Supreme Court, interprets laws to determine if they follow the Constitution.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Each state, regardless of population, has exactly 2 senators in the U.S. Senate, totaling 100 senators.

Question 5

What does the term 'checks and balances' mean in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

Each branch has powers that limit the other branches

Answer

Checks and balances means each of the three branches has powers to limit the other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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