Gov Branches
What is the name of the plan that explains how the U.S. government works?
What is The Constitution.
What is federalism?
A system in which power is shared between the national government and state governments.
What is an idea for a new law called before it becomes a law?
A bill
What is a citizen
A person who is a member of a country and has rights and responsibilities there
What is civic virtue
Actions people take to help their community, state, or country
This branch of government makes laws
What is The Legislative Branch.
Which level of government is responsible for the mayor of a city
Local government
Where can a bill be introduced?
House of Representatives or the Senate
Name one way a person can become a United States citizen
By being born in the United States or by becoming a citizen through naturalization
Name one right
Freedom of speech, fair trial, or life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
This branch carries out or enforces laws
What is the Executive Branch?
Name one power that only the national government has
Possible answers include:
Going to war, creating a military, printing money, or controlling trade between states and with other countries.
What does a committee do with a bill
- Reviews and discusses the bill
- Votes on the bills
How old must a person generally be to apply for naturalization on their own
18
What is one important responsibility citizens have in a democracy?
Voting, following laws, or participating in their community
This branch decides the meaning of laws
What is the Judicial Branch
name one power shared by the national and state governments.
Possible Answers include:
Collecting taxes, borrowing money, setting up court systems, or making laws for health and safety.
After one chamber of Congress passes a bill, what happens next
The bill goes to the other chamber for consideration
According to the test, how long must a person generally have lived in the United States before applying for naturalization?
at least 5 years
3 if married to a citizen
Your school is collecting canned food for families in need. A student brings cans to donate and encourages classmates to help. What civic virtue is the student demonstrating
Helping others and showing responsibility toward the community
Why did the Founding Fathers create checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Why do we have different levels of government?
Possible answers include:
to share responsibilities, meet people's needs at different levels, make decisions for communities and states, and handle national issues.
After both chambers of Congress approve a bill, what can the president do?
Sign the bill into law or veto it
Name three requirements for naturalization
Be at least 18 years old, live in the United States for at least five years, and pass a citizenship test.
A student votes in a class election to choose a class representative. What civic virtue is the student practicing, and why?
Participating in a decision that affects the group; the student is practicing civic participation and learning how voting works