Branches of government
Which branch of government make the law
Legislative
True or false everything you see on Social media is always real
False
Which vote counts during election?The popular vote or the electoral
The electorical
Is voting a right duty or both?
Both
What is one way Citizens can make a change besides voting?
Protesting, petitioning, and contacting officials aka representatives of the state
Who is in charge of the executive branch
The president
What is one way to check if a source is reliable
Check the author, the date, the website or cross-reference
Who officially elects the president of the united states?
The electorical
What is one civic duty of a u s citizen?
Paying taxes, obeying laws, serving on jury duty
What is the first part of the constitution called?
The preamble
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interprets laws and decides if they are constitutional.
What is it called when false information is spread?
Misinformation
How many electoral votes does the candidate need in order to be president?
270
What is one civic duty that is not required by the law?
Volunteering, voting
What are the first ten amendments called?
The bill of rights
How many justices serve on the supreme court?
9
What does it mean to be biased in media?
When a story favors one side instead of being neutral.
What is a swing state and what is an example of one?
California or Ohio
A state that can either be democratic or Republican?
What is the fourth amendment?
Protects you from unwarranted search and seizures
What does “establish justice” mean in the Preamble?
To create fair laws and courts
What power allows the supreme court to declare laws Unconstitutional
Judicial review
Which clue might show a news story is fake: an emotional headline or a serious tone
an emotional headline
What is the difference between the electorical vote and the popular vote
Electoral vote: the votes that officially decide the president
The popular vote: Votes from the citizens
What is the first amendment and what's included?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to petition, freedom of assembly, freedom of press
Why is three branches of government important in democracy & what is it called?
To separate powers and make sure no one branch becomes too powerful (checks and balances).