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Purpose of the governement
Make laws and provide services to help keep communities safe, organized and healthy.
A form of government in which all people have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives.
Democracy
Stops a bill from passing
veto
people who live in a community
citizens
Rules made by a government
laws
gives the citizens rights and freedoms; tells how our government works
Constitution
Actions that show character traits of good citizens
Civic virtues
The government uses money from _________ to pay for things that the citizens need.
taxes
The supreme law
The Constitution
10 basic freedoms all citizens have
The Bill of Rights
Who has the power in the government?
The people
What are the 3 branches of Nation, State and local government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What is Checks and balances?
It is making sure all branches have the same amount of power.
Other than President, what are two other names the President is called?
Commander-in-Chief of the military and Head of State
What are the requirements to become a US President?
Must be at lease 35 years old
Have been a citizen and lived in the US for at least 14 years
Must have been born in the United States
How many years may a President serve in office?
4 years, then he/she can be voted in again for another 4 years. They can serve 2 terms only.
Who is the head of the Executive Office?
President & Cabinet
Who is the head of the Legislative Branch?
Congress (Majority leader-Senate & Speaker of the House- House of Representatives)
Who is the leader of the Judicial Branch?
Chief Justice
Who is the leader of the local Executive branch?
Mayor
Who is the leader of the local Legislative Branch?
City Council or County Commission
Who is the leader of the local Judicial Branch?
Judges
Who is the leader of the State Executive Branch?
Governor
Who is the leader of the State Legislative Branch?
General Assembly (State Senate and State House of Representatives
Who is the leader of the State Judicial Branch?
State Supreme Court
What is the job of the Federal Executive Branch?
In charge of the military
Approves laws and makes sure they are carried out
Spends tax money the way Congress says it should be spent
Meets with leaders of other countries
What is the job of the Federal Legislative Branch?
Makes laws
Decides how much to tax and how much to spend
What is the job of the Federal Judicial Branch?
Decides if a law follows the Constitution
What kind of taxes do citizens pay?
Sales tax, property tax, and income tax
Why do governments collect taxes?
To pay for services the community needs