Branches of Government
* The ___________ Branch includes the president, vice president, and Cabinet
Executive
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What are the two main politcal parties of our country?
Democratic and Republican
How does government get its power?
From people who vote
We celebrate Memorial Day to:
honor U.S military personnel who died serving our country
* The Executive Branch carries out ____________.
laws
* Local Governments include : _______ or _________ government.
city, municipal
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A person applying for citizenship must be able to ________ and ________ in _________.
write and speak in English
* What can be done by the president, Congress, and Supreme Court?
Limiting the power of another branch
* Legislative Branch makes ________ and includes the __________ and _______ of ___________ .
laws, Senate, House of Representatives
how many members does a city council consist of?
51
* What is the purpose of the countries political parties?
to nominate and elect people for office
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The President has the power to:
sign or veto a bill
* Which branch makes sure laws are followed correctly?
Judicial Branch
County
To get elected as president, one requirement must be that you have resided in the U.S for at least ______
14 years
* What describes a representative democracy?
The people elect individuals to represent them
** Why is it important that the Supreme Court justices are appointed to serve until they die?
They make important decisions, that many people may not agree with. This allows them to make decisions without being afraid to lose their jobs.
* The Judicial Branch includes the _________ and ________________ .
Supreme Court and circuit courts
Income tax is taxes paid on _____________
the money a person earns (income)
who was the first person elected for president with no political or military background?
Donald Trump
_______ ______ is putting the common good before your own interest.
Civic Virtue
** Which responsibility of the U.S citizens does the most to support our country?
Voting. It makes sure that we as people agree that it is in our best interest to elect the best candidate to represent us.