Branches of Government
What branch of government passes laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the first step in how a bill becomes a law?
A legislator proposes a bill.
What powers does the national government have?
Add new states, go to war, create a military, control trade, print money, make laws for citizenship.
How can citizens make change?
By getting involved and engaged.
What is checks and balances?
each branch has some power to check—to restrain or stop—actions by the other branches
What branch enforces laws?
Executive Branch
What must happen after a bill is proposed?
A committee discusses and passes the bill.
What powers do state governments have?
Run elections, make rules for voting, control trade within the state, set up local governments, set up public schools.
What is civic virtue?
The way citizens act in a responsible and active manner in their government.
Who is the leader of the Executive branch?
President
What branch interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
What happens after the Senate votes on a bill?
The bill goes to the House of Representatives for a vote.
What are shared powers between state and national governments?
Collect taxes, borrow money, set up court systems, make laws for health and safety.
Why is voting important?
Lets the American citizens get involved in their government and is a part of a long American tradition that our nation fought for.
Who is the leader of the Legislative branch and what are the two houses called?
Congress; Senate and House of Representatives
What document outlines the power of the government and is the overall plan?
The Constitution
What is a committee in the legislative process?
A group that discusses and reviews the bill.
What is an example of a state power?
Run elections, make rules for voting, control trade within the state, set up local governments, set up public schools.
What did President Obama say about involvement?
Change happens when ordinary people get involved.
Who is the leader of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
What is the name that the Constitution gives to divide the branches?
Separation of Powers
What role does the President play in the law-making process?
The President signs the bill into law or vetoes it.
How do state powers differ from federal powers?
State powers are focused on local, while federal powers are for national.
What historical figures did President Reagan mention in his address?
Answer: Founding Fathers, men of Valley Forge, patriots, and pioneers.
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