Branches of Government
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress (legislative)
President (executive)
the courts (judicial)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House of (Representatives)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
the flag
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
freed slaves in the Confederacy
freed slaves in the Confederate states
freed slaves in most Southern states
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Who is one of your state's Senators now?
Ted Cruz
John Cornyn
Who does a Senator represent?
all the people of the state
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
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
call Senators and Representatives
publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
run for office
write to a newspaper
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights (movement)
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
DAILY DOUBLE!!
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
six (6)
two (2)
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Greg Abbott
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election
run for federal office
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
worked for equality for all Americans
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
(U.S. or national) legislature
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
What are two 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 the capital of your state?
Austin
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(because of) the state's population
(because) they have more people
(because) some states have more people
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalties to other countries
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
obey the laws of the United States
serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
be loyal to the United States
There are four amendments to the 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).
DAILY DOUBLE!!
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Johnson (this answer may change)
Kamala Harris (this will change to J.D. Vance on January 20th)