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GSAT Social Studies and Civics Flashcards

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  1. How many branches of the U.S. federal government are there?

    Answer: Three

    The U.S. federal government has three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial.

  2. Which document is considered the supreme law of the United States?

    Answer: The Constitution

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

  3. What term describes a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and regional governments?

    Answer: Federalism

    Federalism divides governmental power between a central national government and state or regional governments.

  4. Which of the following is a responsibility of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

    Answer: Making laws

    The legislative branch, consisting of Congress, is responsible for creating and passing federal laws.

  5. What is the term for a formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution?

    Answer: Amendment

    An amendment is a formal change to the Constitution; there are currently 27 amendments.

  6. Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of the means of production and free market competition?

    Answer: Capitalism

    Capitalism features private ownership, profit motive, and free-market competition to determine prices and production.

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