US government 1
What is Congress made up of?
Senate and House of Representatives
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive
What must a police have to enter/search your house/car/property?
What does the executive branch do?
Enforces laws
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
True or False: There is only one branch of government that does everything and has all the power.
False: There are 3 branches of government
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws
When the Constitution says "We the People," who is it referring to?
American citizens
What is the legislative branch made up of?
House of Representatives and the Senate (Congress)
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets laws (determines what each law means)
What is the highest court in the United States called?
The Supreme Court
What does it mean to impeach an official?
To impeach means the House of Representatives charges a government official with wrongdoing; the Senate then holds a trial to decide on removal.
What is the federal government?
What does the First Amendment protect?
What is freedom of speech, press and religion.
What is the executive branch made up of? (Name at least two)
President, Vice President, and Cabinet
True or False: The Constitution can be changed. If true, name the process or part that allows changes.
True. The Constitution can be changed by amendments (Amendment process).
Who can veto laws created by Congress?
The president (executive branch)
What does the Bill of Rights do?
Protects our individual/basic/human rights.
When a law is first being created, what percentage of Congress needs to agree to it (minimum)?
50%
What is the name of the document that is the supreme law of the United States?
Constitution
Name one power Congress has over the President as an example of checks and balances.
Example: Congress can override a presidential veto (requires a two-thirds vote), or the Senate approves presidential appointments
How do our individual rights affect our daily lives?
They help people live freely, make their own choices, and be treated fairly
What is a veto?
A veto is when the President refuses to approve a law passed by Congress.
Name 3 types of Government
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Anarchy, Representative Democracy, Direct Democracy
Describe in one or two sentences how checks and balances help keep government power limited.
Checks and balances allow each branch to limit the powers of the others so no single branch becomes too powerful.