What is government?
Serving the needs of the people.
Government
To keep one person or group from having too much power is called ...
a system of checks and balances
Who enforces our country's laws?
the President
Which branch makes laws and sets taxes?
the legislative branch
Citizens interested in serving in the government must do what first?
campaign
The United States citizens vote for people to represent them in government. This is called a ...
constitutional republic
This stops a bill from becoming a law...
a veto
Who is in charge of the military?
the President
Congress is divided into two parts ...
Senate and House of Representatives
The candidate with the most votes ....
wins
The idea that American citizens gives the government it's power comes from ...
the Declaration of Independence
Who vetoes a bill?
the President of the US
How is the President chosen?
by voters
How many Senators can each state have?
2
Citizens should vote in the candidate that represents their ...
viewpoints
What states the laws for the United States?
the Constitution
Who approves the people that the President wants to work under him?
the Senate
How many years total can a President serve?
up to 8 years
How many Senators are in the Senate?
100
Citizens must be how old to vote?
18 years old
The people agree to abide by the decisions of their representatives is called ...
consent of the governed
Who decides if laws are unconstitutional?
the courts
The group of people who advise the President are called ...
the Cabinet
How are the Senators picked?
American citizens elect/vote for them
Citizens vote for leaders of their community, state, and ...
country