branches of government
How many branches of the government are there?
3
Name two civic duty we must do as a citizen
jury, taxes, obey laws, register for the draft
at least 2 freedoms under the first amendment
religion, assemble, speech, press, petition
Three levels of government are local, state and what?
federal
Document that declared why we were breaking away from England
Declaration of Independence
what branch of the government makes sure the laws are fair?
Judicial
one civic responsibility
vote, safe, know who is in office
You can only be required to house soldiers when
if there is a war
the constitution starts with these words, we the _______
people
What year did Columbus sail the ocean
1492
What branch of the government is the president
Executive
What we could be called to serve on when a trial happens?
jury
the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
the first president
George Washington
Everything I read is true
false
The House and Senate are part of what branch that makes laws?
Legeslative
True or false voting for the President is a civic duty
false- it is a responsibility
Name a right you have when arrested
speedy , trial, trial by jury, lawyer, cant be tried twice for same crime
Year we became the United States of America
1776
What country, state, and city are we in?
USA, Delaware, Wiilmington
why do we have separate branches of government?
checks and balances so no one branch gets more power
Why should people vote?
it helps make sure they have a say in laws
What does it mean to bear arms? Are there limits?
Own a gun- yes there are laws restricting guns to keep you safe
the first state
Delaware
Name our President and Vice President
Trump, Vance