American Government - System of Government (Part 3)

American Government - System of Government (Part 3)

Questions 40-47 cover political parties, voting rights, and the electoral process.

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Question 40

Question:

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Answer:

John G. Roberts, Jr.

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Question 41

Question:

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

Answer:

to print money. to declare war. to create an army. to make treaties.

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Question 42

Question:

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

Answer:

provide schooling and education. provide protection (police). provide safety (fire departments). give a driver's license. approve zoning and land use.

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Question 43

Question:

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Answer:

Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a Governor.]

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Question 44

Question:

What is the capital of your state?

Answer:

Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital.]

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Question 45

Question:

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Answer:

Democratic and Republican

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Question 46

Question:

What is the political party of the President now?

Answer:

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the political party of the President.

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Question 47

Question:

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Answer:

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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