System of Government
Who signs bills to become laws?
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the President
What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court
What is the capital of your state?
austin
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
the Speaker of the House
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
▪ serve on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Greg Abbott
Name one right only for United States citizens.
▪ vote in a federal election ▪ run for federal office
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
▪ at age eighteen (18)
▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money
▪ to declare war
▪ to create an army
▪ to make treaties
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
April 15
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
▪ provide schooling and education
▪ provide protection (police)
▪ provide safety (fire departments)
▪ give a driver’s license
▪ approve zoning and land use
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ the United States
▪ the flag
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ give up loyalty to other countries
▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
▪ obey the laws of the United States
▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
▪ be loyal to the United States