MCAS Civics and Government Flashcards
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What is the supreme law of the United States?
Answer: The Constitution of the United States
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, as established by the Supremacy Clause in Article VI.
How many branches does the Massachusetts state government have?
Answer: Three
Like the federal government, Massachusetts has three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.
Who serves as the head of the executive branch of the Massachusetts state government?
Answer: The Governor
The Governor is the chief executive officer of Massachusetts and heads the executive branch of state government.
In what year was the Massachusetts Constitution adopted?
Answer: 1780
The Massachusetts Constitution was adopted in 1780 and is the world's oldest functioning written constitution still in use.
How many U.S. Senators does Massachusetts send to the U.S. Congress?
Answer: Two
Every state, regardless of population size, sends exactly two senators to the U.S. Senate under the equal representation principle.
What is the primary role of the judicial branch of government?
Answer: To interpret laws
The judicial branch interprets laws and determines whether they are constitutional through the courts and legal system.
What is the term of office for a Massachusetts Governor?
Answer: Four years
The Massachusetts Governor serves a four-year term and may serve up to two consecutive terms before a mandatory break.