MCAS MCAS Civics and Government 3

Question 1

What is federalism?

Accepted Answer

A system that divides power between national and state governments

Answer

Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central national government and regional state governments.

Question 2

How many justices currently serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices, a number set by federal law since 1869.

Question 3

What is the minimum age to vote in federal elections in the United States?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the federal voting age to 18 for all U.S. elections.

Question 4

Which branch of the U.S. government has the constitutional authority to formally declare war?

Accepted Answer

Congress (Legislative Branch)

Answer

Under Article I of the Constitution, only Congress has the power to formally declare war, though the President serves as Commander-in-Chief of the military.

Question 5

What is a constitutional amendment?

Accepted Answer

A formal change or addition to the Constitution requiring supermajority approval

Answer

A constitutional amendment is a formal change or addition to the Constitution, requiring approval by two-thirds of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of states.

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MCAS MCAS Civics and Government 3