Government
What are some of the jobs the government does? Give 2 examples.
Possible Answers:
Protects his/her citizens
Builds and maintains roads
Executes laws
Who is the head of the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
Who is the head of the Legislative Branch?
Congress
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is a citizen?
An official member of a country.
What are the three LEVELS of government?
Local, State, and National
Who elects the members of the Judicial Branch?
The President and the Senate
Who elects the members of the Legislative Branch?
The citizens of each state
Who elects the Executive Branch?
The citizens of the United States. (The people)
What is the Constitution of the United States?
(A set of written rules).
What are the three BRANCHES of government?
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive
Where do members of the Supreme Court work?
The United States Supreme Court (Washington D.C.)
Where does the Legislative Branch meet (work)?
The United States Capitol, in Washington D.C.
Where does the Executive Branch work?
The White House
What is veto?
To refuse, or not approve a law
(i.e. The President can veto a law made by Congress).
Who represents:
A) the nation (country)
B) the states
C) towns and cities (local)
A) The President
B) The Governor
C) The Mayor
How long do members of the Supreme Court serve for?
Their entire lives
How many Senators are in the United States?
100
(2 for every state)
Two part question:
A) How many years are in a Presidential Term?
B) How many terms can a President serve)
A) 4 years
B) 2 terms
What is democracy?
A form of government where the people elect their government officials.
DAILY DOUBLE:
What are checks and balances?
Each branch is given power to check on the other two branches so that the power is balanced.
(Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interpret our nation's laws
(revise & allow) the laws
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Make our laws
What is one requirement to be President?
*Must be 35 years old
*Must be a natural born citizen
*Must live in the United States for 14 years
What is a bill?
a law