Branches of Government
How many branches of government are there?
3
How many steps are there in the law making process?
4
What type of government is Centerville Elementary in?
Town/Township
What is a right?
Freedom or privilege that a person has that is protected by law
Where does PA get its money to fund highways?
Taxes
What is the name of the brach that carries out the laws?
Judicial
What is the 1st step in the law making process?
A legislator thinks of an idea
Who is in charge of a township?
Supervisor
What is a responsibility?
Something a person is expected to do, but does not have to do
How is PA's government similar to our national government?
They each have 3 branches of government
What is the name of the brach that interprets the laws?
Executive
Why are laws important?
To keep safety and order
Why didn't the Articles of Confederation work?
They gave too much power to the states, not enough power was given to the federal government
Is freedom of speech a right or a responsibility?
Right
Who is the head of the executive branch for PA?
What is the name of the branch that makes the laws?
Legislative
Local governments/ local police/ local firefighters
What is the bill of rights?
First 10 Amendments of the U.S. Constitution
Is staying informed a right or a responsibility?
Responsibility
What principle was crucial for the founders of our country?
Popular Sovereignty
What is the system called that allows each branch to "check" one another
Checks and balances
What is another word for a right?
What is popular sovereignty?
The idea that the power of the government comes from the people
What is something that is both a right and a responsibility?
Voting/ Right to vote
Where did the framers get their guidelines for protecting the rights of citizens?
The U.S. Constitution