American Culture: U.S GOVERNMENT

Laws of the United States are made by:

• The President

• The Senate

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

The role of Congress of the United States is to:

• make laws

• enforce laws

• interpret laws

• veto laws

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The longest possible time a person can now serve as President of the United States is:

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What are two basic rights of everyone living in the United States?

• Freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws.

• Freedom of worship and freedom to make treaties with other countries.

• Freedom of speech and freedom to run for president.

• Freedom of speech and freedom of worship.

What is freedom of religion?

• You can’t choose the time you practice your religion.

• You must choose a religion.

• You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

• No one can practice a religion.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is in charge of the executive branch in the U.S.?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What is one branch or part of the federal government in the U.S.?

• State government

• Legislative

• Parliament

• United Nations

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military in the U.S.?

• The President

• The Vice-President

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Attorney General

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

• President of the Senate

• Speaker of the House

• Governor of the most populous state

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Who can veto (to refuse to allow) bills in the United States?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3