Misc. 1
Early Government
Government
Government Part 2
Misc. 2
100
Our government has 3 branches. (executive, legislative, judicial) This system limits the power of government to protect the rights of its citizens. Each branch oversees the actions of the other branches. This system is called ________
Checks and balances
100
Our country's first constitution or plan of government after the Revolutionary War was called the __________.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
100
________ is the plan that called for Congress to be made up of 2 parts called the Senate and House of Representatives.
What was the Great Compromise?
100
This states the purpose and is the introduction to the constitution. It begins with "We the People."
What is Preamble?
100
This is a set of laws for our country that explains how the government is to be run and organized.
What was the Constitution?
200
What job in our U.S. government allows you to keep this job until you retire or die?
Supreme Court justice.
200
When the President turns down a bill or refuses to sign it into law.
What is a veto?
200
How is representation decided in the House of Representatives?
It is based on a state's population.
200
Changes made to the Constitution are called.
What are amendments?
200
Who makes up the legislative branch?
The Senate and House of Representatives.
300
Governor Snyder is part of which branch of Michigan's government?
Executive branch
300
This city is where the delegates met to revise The Articles of Confederation and eventually decided to write a new constitution. Where did the delegates gather?
Philadelphia
300
How many senators are there from each state?
There are two senators from each state.
300
This branch of our government makes laws for our country.
What is the responsibility of the Legislative branch?
300
Who makes up the executive branch?
President and the cabinet/advisors.
400
President Obama and his Cabinet are responsible for _____.
Enforcing or carrying out the laws in the United States.
400
This event happened when Massachusetts farmers who lost their farms and revolted against taxes. This event lead to the writing of a new constitution.
What was Shay's Rebellion?
400
The first ten amendments added to our Constitution are called....
What is Bill of Rights?
400
This branch explains and applies the laws in the United States.
What is the responsibility of the Judicial branch?
400
Who makes up the Judicial branch in our government?
Supreme Court and the lower courts judges
500
In local government, the City Council and Board of Trustees make up the _________ branch?
Legislative Branch
500
________ is when power is divided between national and state governments.
What is Federalism?
500
The name used when talking about Senate and House of Representatives.
What is Congress?
500
What is the responsibility of the Executive branch?
It enforces and carries out the laws.
500
This type of government lets citizens elect individuals to govern them.
What is a democracy?
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