Government Basics
What are 2 main responsibilities of the US government for its citizens? To m_____ laws and provide s_______ that we cannot do ourselves.
make laws and provide services
The bill of rights protects p_________ rights against abuse of g____________.
People's
Government
Everyone in the country, no matter who they are, has to follow the law.
Rule of Law
The model document for the Bill of Rights
VA Declaration of Rights
Which level provides water and trash services?
local government
First 10 amendments to the Constitution and clearly states Americans’ rights in relation to their government
Bill of Rights
Which document first established the limits of government in Great Britain?
The Magna Carta
People elect leaders to make decisions in the government.
Representative Government
What document describes how the government should operate AND what introduces the Constitution and explains what it is meant to do?
Constitution AND the Preamble
Which level is responsible for printing money?
national government
The part of the US Constitution that explains the purpose of government?
Preamble
Which branch is made up of Congress?
legislative
The people vote on laws and leaders to help their country move in the "right" direction
Democracy
Written by King James I of England, it said the colonists had the same rights as people in England.
Charters of the VA Company of London
Which level of government is responsible for working with other countries to create policies?
national government
What are the three levels of government and the title of the leaders in position?
local...mayor or county board, state...governor, and national...president
Which branch is made up of the Supreme Court?
Consent of the Governed
Established idea of separation of church and state. Guaranteed freedom of religion
VA Statue for Religious Freedom
Managing elections
state level of government
The idea that separates the levels powers of government so that one branch won't have too much power or responsibilities
Federalism
The constitution begins with what three words?
Which principle of government does this connect with?
"We the People"
Consent of the governed
Government may only do the things the people have given it power to do
Limited Government
A weak, first form of government for the states
Articles of Confederation
Which level is responsible for driver's licenses?
state government