3 Branches of Our Government
What are the three branches of our government?
The Executive, The Legislative, and the Judicial
What person is elected by eligible U.S. citizens who vote and by the electoral college system?
The President
How did the Framers limit the federal government's power?
They divided the power between the three branches.
What three rights does the First Amendment provide?
Freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
Amendment 8
What is the branch of our government that makes the laws called?
The Legislative Branch
These two positions are elected by voters in their states?
Senators and Representatives
How does the Supreme Court work with the executive branch?
The Supreme Court needs the executive branch to enforce its decisions.
The 2nd Amendment gives citizens the the right to do what?
Bear arms/ Own guns
Mr. Bennet will not allow Mr. Chow to throw the eighth graders a BBQ. Which amendment right was violated?
Amendment 1
What is the branch of our government that enforces the laws called?
The Judicial Branch
These individuals study laws to see if they are correct according to the Constitution?
Judges/ Supreme Court Justices
The president has vetoed a bill passed by Congress. How can the legislative branch still pass the bill into law?
The Senate can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
The 6th Amendment guarantees citizens this right?
When the school burns down in a freak cafeteria accident, students are force to allow classes to be conducted in their bedrooms. Which amendment right has been violated?
Amendment 3
What are the parts of our Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Where do the major branches of our federal government meet and work?
Washington D.C.
True or False: When Congress passes a bill the president disagrees with, the president can use their power to veto it.
True
The 7th Amendment protects the rights of people involved in what kinds of trials?
Civil trails
The Lancer Weekly publishes a story that claims that the Eight Graders have the "Cheese Touch." Which amendment provides the newspaper this right?
Amendment 1
One hundred
This individual is the leader of the Executive Branch of our government.
The President
The Supreme Court's justices are chose by other judges and confirmed by the president.
False
How many amendments were originally added to the Constitution?
10
The Administration will not allow Mrs. Matheson's students to use markers. Which amendment has been violated?
Amendment 10