Civic literacy study practice Questions with Complete Solutions The United States is an example of which type of government?constitutional monarchy a constitutional republic a direct democracy a parliamentary monarchy - Correct Answer a constitutional republic Which is an example of federalism?the Congress declaring war power being separated among branches of government the President nominating an ambassador power being shared between state and national governments - Correct Answer power being shared between state and national governments The list below includes holidays observed in the United States.Memorial Day Veterans Day What do these holidays established by the U.S. government honor?volunteering to improve communities 1 / 3
thanks to the agricultural community the contributions of laborers the sacrifices of military personnel - Correct Answer the sacrifices of military personnel Which part of the U.S. government was created to reflect the position that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed?the bureaucracy the executive the judiciary the legislature - Correct Answer the legislature Which document represents the supreme law of the land?the Mayflower Compact the Magna Carta the Declaration of Independence the U.S. Constitution - Correct Answer the U.S. Constitution Which government official is elected by the people? 2 / 3
a congressional staffer a governor a lobbyist a federal judge - Correct Answer a governor Which right is reserved for U.S. citizens?earning an income running for federal office buying a home serving in the military - Correct Answer running for federal office Which executive power can the U.S. President exercise to check legislative power?appoint ambassadors veto tax judicial review - Correct Answer veto
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