System of Government 8
What does the judicial branch do?
• Reviews laws
• Explains laws
• Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law
• Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
• To be independent (of politics)
• To limit outside (political) influence
Who is the governor of your state now?
• Maura Healey (Massachusetts)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of Allegiance?
• The United States
• The flag
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
• Vote
• Pay taxes
• Obey the law
• Serve in the military
• Run for office
• Work for local, state, or federal government
What is the highest court in the United States?
• Supreme Court
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
• John G. Roberts, Jr.
• John Roberts
What is the capital of your state?
• Boston (Massachusetts)
Name TWO promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
• Give up loyalty to other countries
• Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
• Obey the laws of the United States
• Serve in the military (if needed)
• Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)
• Be loyal to the United States
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
• Required by law
• Civic duty
• Makes the draft fair, if needed
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
• Nine (9)
Name ONE power that is only for the federal government.
• Print paper money
• Mint coins
• Declare war
• Create an army
• Make treaties
• Set foreign policy
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them.
• Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
• You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
• Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
• A male citizen of any race (can vote).
How can people become United States citizens?
• Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
• Naturalize
• Derive citizenship (under conditions set by congress)
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name ONE.
• Freedom
• Political liberty
• Religious freedom
• Economic opportunity
• Escape persecution
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
• Five (5)
Name ONE power that is only for the states.
• Provide schooling and education
• Provide protection (police)
• Provide safety (fire departments)
• Give a driver's license
• Approving zoning and land use
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
• Citizens
• Citizens of the United States
• U.S. citizens
What are TWO examples of civic participation in the United States? Derive citizenship (under conditions set by congress)
Vote ▉ Run for office ▉ Join a political party ▉ Help with a campaign ▉ Join a civic group ▉ Join a community group ▉ Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue) ▉ Contact elected officials ▉ Support or oppose an issue or policy ▉ Write to a newspaper
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
• American Indians
• Native Americans
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
• (For) life
• Lifetime appointment
• (Until) retirement
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
• (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
What are THREE rights of everyone living in the United States?
• Freedom of expression
• Freedom of speech
• Freedom of assembly
• Freedom to petition the government
• Freedom of religion
• The right to bear arms
What is ONE way Americans can serve their country?
Vote ▉ Pay taxes ▉ Obey the law ▉ Serve in the military ▉ Run for office ▉ Work for local, state, or federal government
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
• Africans
• People from Africa