Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Democracy & Gov Facts
US Constitution
100
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President of the United States
100
Who is in the Legislative Branch?
Congress
100
Who is in the judicial branch?
Judges
100
True or False: The U.S. is a democracy
True
100
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
200
Who is in the Executive Branch (other than the President)?
The Vice President and Cabinet
200
Who elects legislative representatives?
Citizens
200
What is the highest court in the country?
The Supreme Court
200
How many votes does one citizen have?
One
200
What is an amendment?
A law added to the Constitution
300
How long does a president stay in office?
4 years
300
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
300
What does the judicial branch do?
Ensures justice under the law
300
Do city council members make laws?
Yes
300
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
400
How many terms can a president serve?
2 terms
400
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes the laws
400
Who appoints judges to the Supreme Court?
The President of the United States
400
What is a democracy?
A type of government that allows citizens to elect leaders and participate in the law making process
400
What is the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? (Hint: the first of the Bill of Rights)
The Five Freedoms: Freedom of religion, press, assembly, petition, and speech
500
What does the Executive Branch do?
Approve and enforce laws
500
What are laws called before they become actual laws?
Bills
500
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
For life
500
Is going to school a right for all Americans?
Yes
500
What is the U.S. Constitution?
Document that outlines the basis of the federal government for the United States
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