Who
Who is the leader of the United States?
the President
A proposed law is called...
a bill
Where does the President live and work?
White House
When do we vote for President?
a. Every 2 years
b. Every year
c. Every 4 years
Every 4 years
When a law needs to be adjusted or changed, this is called an...
amendment
A _________ is a citizen who has the right to vote.
a. constitution
b. constituent
c. citizen
b. constituent
To make a change to a document is to...
amend (amendment)
What country is the President in charge of?
The United States of America
When is Independence Day?
July 4th
Why is the judicial branch important?
The INTERPRET laws / read laws
A group of people chosen by the President to help them to make important decisions.
Cabinet
The act of choosing a person for government office by voting.
election
Where is the White House?
Washington, D.C.
When can a President veto a bill?
a. After it becomes a law
b. Before it becomes a law
b. Before it becomes a law
Why is the executive branch important?
It carries out and enforces the laws, also in charge of the military
The highest lawmaking body of the US government, includes the Senate and the House of Representatives
Congress
The quality of being fair, honest, and morally right
justice
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
a. Washington, D.C.
b. New York City, New York
c. Maumee, Ohio
New York City, New York
When do you give money to the government? (what do you pay)
Taxes
Why is the legislative branch important?
They are in charge of passing and creating laws
The highest court of law in the USA.
The Supreme Court
The work of keeping peaceful relationships between countries.
diplomacy
Where was the Constitution written and signed?
a. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
b. Washington, D.C.
c. Maumee, Ohio
a. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Where do you live if you are a citizen of the United States of America?
United States of America
Why is it important for the 3 branches to have checks and balances?
To be sure one branch does not have more power than the others / keeps things FAIR