GSAT GSAT Social Studies and Civics 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

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

Question 2

Which document is considered 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 federal government.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Federalism

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Making laws

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Amendment

Answer

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

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