Levels of Government
How many levels of government did we talk about?
We talked about 5 levels of government.
How many branches of government are there?
There are three branches of government.
What injustice was Sylvia Mendez fighting against?
Sylvia Mendez was fighting against segregation of schools in California.
How many steps are in the process of making a new law?
There are 6 steps to making a new law.
How many states are in the United States?
There are 50 states in the United States.
What are the levels of government?
What are the branches of government?
The branches are executive, legislative, and judicial.
What did Sylvia's dad do to change the laws?
What are some things you can do to change a law that isn't fair?
You can vote, write letters, protest, make a speech, start a boycott, make signs, or change the law by taking it to court.
What are people in a community called?
People in a community are called citizens.
Who is the leader of the federal government?
The president is the leader of the federal government.
Which branch is in charge of writing new laws?
The legislative branch is in charge of writing new laws.
What law was changed because of Sylvia Mendez and her dad?
Schools in California were desegregated.
Before something is a law, what is it called?
It is called a Bill before it is a law.
What is a right?
A right is something you are entitled to do or have.
San Rafael is part of the city government.
What are the two parts of the legislative branch called?
House of Representatives and the Senate.
What level of government was affected by the choices of Sylvia and her dad?
What does the president say if he wants to reject a law?
The president will veto the law if he does not approve of it.
What is a responsibility?
A responsibility is something you should, or need to do.
What two levels are considered to be "local" government?
City and county are the two levels that are part of the "local" government.
What is the highest court in the country called?
The Supreme Court
What movement was Sylvia part of?
What is the name of the document that outlines all of the laws for our country?
The Constitution.
What are the first ten amendments called in the Constitution?
The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights.