Branches of Government
Symbols of America
Founding Documents
Types of Government
Becoming a Law
100
How many branches are in our government?
3
100
What bell is a symbol of America?
The Liberty Bell
100
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The document written to explain why America wanted to separate from England and King George.
100
What is a state government?
State government make laws for and runs a state.
100
What do you call a law before it is approved?
a bill
200
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
US Supreme Court Justices
200
What animal is a symbol of America?
Eagle
200
What is the Constitution?
The document written to form the three branches of government and provides a framework for how the country runs.
200
What is federal government?
Federal government makes laws for and runs a country.
200
If the president doesn't support a bill, what can he/she do?
Veto it.
300
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
President, Vice President, and Cabinet
300
Name 2 patriotic symbols in Washington, D.C.
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300
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments that were added as additional laws to the Constitution.
300
What is local government?
Local government makes laws for and runs a town/city.
300
When a bill is being considered in the House or Senate, what is the group called that discusses it first.
A committee
400
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives and Senate
400
Who is America's famous "uncle?"
Uncle Sam
400
What are Constitutional Amendments?
Changes made to the Constitution by Congress
400
Who runs local, state, and federal governments?
Local - mayor/town manger State - governor Federal - president
400
Who needs to approve a bill before it is sent to the President?
both the House of Representatives and the Senate
500
What is the job of each branch of government?
Judicial - make sure laws follow the Constitution Legislative - make laws Executive - approves laws
500
Name 3 other symbols of America that haven't been mentioned.
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500
Why are these four documents important to America?
Answers may vary
500
All types of government work to help citizens. What kinds of things do all help with?
Hospitals, roads, parks, schools, safety (police/military)
500
List the steps a bill goes through to become a law.
1. A senator or representative comes up with an idea. 2. The bill is introduced and a committee is formed. 3. The House/Senate vote on the bill. 4. If it passes, the bill is sent to the other group. 5. A committee is formed. 6. The House/Senate vote on the bill. 7. If it passes, the bill is sent to the President. 8. The president signs the bill into law or vetoes it.
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