Federal Government
This level of government makes decisions for the entire United States.
What is the federal government?
This leader heads a state’s executive branch.
Who is the governor?
A proposed law.
What is a bill?
The Bill of Rights is the name for the first this many amendments to the Constitution.
What is ten?
Eligible U.S. citizens must be at least this age on or before Election Day to vote in federal elections.
What is 18?
This leader heads the federal executive branch and carries out federal laws.
Who is the president?
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This group of elected lawmakers makes state laws.
Lawmakers make state laws. What is the state legislature?
A senator or representative formally introduces a federal bill in this lawmaking body.
What is Congress?
This amendment protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to gather peacefully.
What is the First Amendment?
This paper or electronic form records a voter’s choices.
What is a ballot?
Congress has two parts. Name both.
What are the Senate and the House of Representatives?
Each state has its own version of this document that explains how its government works.
What is a state constitution?
This smaller group of lawmakers studies a bill and may suggest changes before the full House or Senate considers it.
What is a committee?
This amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
Voting gives eligible citizens a voice in government. It is both a right and an important civic one of these, although voting is voluntary.
What is a responsibility?
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This branch includes the Supreme Court and interprets laws
What is the judicial branch?
State courts belong to this branch of state government.
What is the judicial branch?
After the House and Senate pass the same version of a bill, the president can approve it by doing this.
What is signing the bill into law?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY — 800 POINTS! This amendment protects an accused person’s right to a speedy, public criminal trial and help from a lawyer.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
Most states require eligible citizens to do this to get their names on the voter list.
What is register to vote?
The president can veto a bill, and Congress can override that veto. This system allows the branches to limit one another’s power.
What are checks and balances?
The governor of Illinois is _________ .
Who is JB Pritzker?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY — 1,000 POINTS! Name the president’s action when rejecting a bill.
What is veto?
When you are arrested you are told "You have the right to remain silent." What amendment is this right ?
What is the 5th Amendment?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY — 1,000 POINTS! A candidate shares plans for recycling and reading buddies. Name the vocabulary word for these plans AND explain what responsible voters should do before choosing a candidate
What is a platform, and what is learning about and comparing the candidates’ ideas?