Branches of Government
Bill of Rights
The Constitution
Citizens
Surprise!
100
Who makes up the Judiciary Branch?
Supreme Court
100
What right allows U.S. citizens to share their feelings and opinions?
Freedom of Speech
100
What is the section found in the Constitution that lists the rights we have as U.S. citizens?
The Bill of Rights
100
When you work for what is best for all people, you are working for the _________ __________.
Common good
100
Which Ohio region covers most of the eastern half of Ohio and is very hilly. It also has coal mines!
The Appalachian Plateau
200
Who makes up the Executive Branch of government?
The President, Vice-President, and cabinet.
200
What right allows newspapers to say/print whatever they want?
Freedom of the Press
200
What two men were probably the most influential in creating the constitution at Independence Hall?
George Washington and James Madison
200
How old must a U.S. citizen be in ordeer to vote?
18
200
What is the instrument on a map called that helps you know directions?
A compass rose.
300
What branch of government enforces the laws?
The Executive Branch
300
What right allows U.S. citizens to worship however we want?
Freedom of Religion
300
What city was the United States constitution written in?
Philadelphia
300
The most important responsibility a U.S. citizen has is the ability to ___________.
vote
300
What Ohio region would you find Columbus?
The Till Plains
400
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial branch
400
The Right to Assembly means that:
Groups of people may meet to discuss whatever they choose.
400
A democratic constitution limits the power of the _________.
government
400
In a democratic government, citizens have both rights and ____________.
responsibilities.
400
What are the four intermediate directions?
Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast
500
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
500
Which of the following is NOT a right given to U.S. citizens in the First Amendment? A. The right to worship as we choose B. The right to assembly C. The right to free speech D. The right to buy everything we want
D. The right to buy everything we want
500
Which best describes a constitution? A. A set of procedures B. A type of book C. A list of definitions D. An outline of how a government or organization will be set up
D. An outline of how a government or organization will be set up.
500
Effective citizens know that to get things done in their community, they must: A. get their way B. compromise C. hold elections D. give up
B. compromise
500
What does the word "amendment" mean?
A change
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