Declaration of Independence, Constitution and National Symbols
100
What is the Legislative Branches job?
To write bills.
100
True or False: This branch interprets or says what the laws mean.
True
100
True or False: Congress is part of this branch.
False. Congress is part of the Legislative Branch.
100
If you are having trouble making friends at school and you feel people are bullying you, of these choices, who should you tell?
Teacher
Policeman
Judge
Counselor
Parents
Teacher or Counselor or Parents.
100
Which of these things stated that we were independent from Great Britain and King George?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
National Symbols
The Declaration of Independence declared our freedom from Great Britain.
200
What are the two groups in the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives and Senators
200
How long can Supreme Court Justices keep their jobs?
Life.
200
This branch makes sure laws are enforced and obeyed. What does enforced mean?
They make sure rules are followed and punish those that don't follow them.
200
At home you and your brother get into a fight. You push your brother and he is now crying. Who will help you take care of this situation?
The Police
A Counselor
A Teacher
Your Parents
A Judge
Your Parents.
200
True or False: The Constitution is the highest law that provides order for our government and country.
True
300
How many senators?
100
300
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
There are 9 Supreme Court Justices.
300
Who helps the President make decisions?
The cabinet members and Vice President.
300
Your family saw someone steal a car in your neighborhood. Who will decide on a punishment for the criminal?
The Police
Your Parents
A Counselor
A Teacher
A Judge
The Judge is the only person that can decide on punishments for crimes.
300
What war did we fight to win independence from Great Britain?
The Revolutionary War
400
How many Representatives work in Washington, D.C.?
435
400
Name the highest court in the Judicial branch.
The Supreme Court is the highest court. All other courts go to the Supreme Court to settle disagreements.
400
Who is able to veto bills and is also the Commander in Chief of the Military?
The President of The United States.
400
You are driving to gymnastics and see another car crossing the center line and swerving all over the road. Who will take care of this situation?
A judge
Teacher
Counselor
Police
Parents
Police will take care of this situation
400
How is the National Anthem (Star Spangled Banner) a symbol of The United States?
How the country has had hard times but survives.
It shows our nation's strength.
Francis Scott Key wrote a poem that is now our National Anthem.
500
What is the name of the building that the Legislative Branch works in in Washington, D.C.?
The Capitol Building.
500
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
The President.
500
In what city does the President work?
Washington, D.C.
500
You aren't turning in your homework at school and you are starting to fall behind in math. Who will take care of this situation?
A judge
A teacher
A counselor
The police
A judge
A teacher.
500
Why was the Constitution written?
To organize our government and guarantee our rights and freedoms as citizens.