The Branches of Goverment
How many Branches of Government are their?
3 Branches of Government
When was the constitution made?
1787
This balance between federal and state authority is designed to maintain BLANK while allowing control
Unity
Government make and enforce _____
Laws
What is checks and balances
Each branch can limit the powers of the other
Which Branch makes the Laws?
Legislative branch
The constitution made a government based off?
Separation of powers
What are the ultimate sources of power?
The people
Governments is needed to ensure ______
Order and safety
the principal of Individual rights, is preserved through what document?
the bill of rights protects citizens fundamental freedoms
Which Branch Enforces the Laws?
Executive Branch
The constitution is the?
Supreme
Federalism is a system of government where power is BLANK between a BLANK government and state.
Shared + national
The u.s operates under a system called a ________
Democracy
What is seperation of powers
the branches are divided to prevent abuse of power
Which Branch of Government Interprets the Laws?
Judicial Branch
The bill of rights is?
The first ten amendments
The government are BLANK by the law, especially the consitution
Restricted
There are different types of governments in the world such as ________
Dictatorships
What is the purpose of the government?
To serve and protect it's people
The U.S. Government is divided into Three Branches of Government to ensure a System of what?
Checks and Balances
Where was the constitution made? (city and state)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In the united states what gives certain powers to the federal government?
Consitution
The U.S government is a _________ which means that citizens elect officials to make their own decisions on their behalf
Representative
Understanding the government helps citizens to make informed
decisions