Branches of Government
What are the three branches of the United States government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
Which document begins with the words "We the People" and serves as the foundation for our government?
Constitution
Which level of government is responsible for local schools, police departments, and parks?
Local government
Is the White House a symbol of the United States?
Yes.
Who is responsible for making laws at the national level?
Congress
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Social norms are often known as _____.
Rules
This bell is a symbol of liberty and can be found in Pennsylvania.
The Liberty Bell
What is the job of the executive branch of government?
To carry out and enforce laws
The _____________ states that all people are created equal...
The Declaration of Independence
What is the main purpose of having rules and laws in our communities?
To keep people safe and protect their rights
True or false: The maple leaf is a symbol of the U.S.
False!
Who serves as the head of the executive branch of the United States government?
The President
There are 10 amendments in this document.
The Bill of Rights
If you break the ____, you could be fined or jailed.
Law
Is the Liberty Bell a symbol of the United States?
Yes.
The levels of government are _________, _____, and _________.
Local, state, and national
This is the Constitution of our state.
PA (Pennsylvania) Constitution
Name a law.
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Which flag is a symbol of the U.S.?
The American flag