Flashcards on Introduction to the United States
Introduction to the United States: Your Student Guide
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United States government
9 cards
Card 1
Question: What type of government does the United States have?
Answer: A federal republic with a presidential system of government.
Card 2
Question: Who is the head of state in the United States?
Answer: The president.
Card 3
Question: How long is a U.S. president's term?
Answer: Four years.
Card 4
Question: How is the U.S. president elected?
Answer: By the Electoral College, where each state has a set number of electors and citizens vote for electors.
Card 5
Question: What is the role of citizens in the Electoral College system?
Answer: Citizens vote for electors who then cast votes in the Electoral College.
Card 6
Question: Describe the U.S. party system.
Answer: The U.S. has a two-party system dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties.
Card 7
Question: How often are U.S. senators elected?
Answer: Every six years.
Card 8
Question: How often are members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected?
Answer: Every two years.
Card 9
Question: What are the two chambers of the U.S. Congress?
Answer: The Senate and the House of Representatives.