Principles of Government
What is the highest law in the United States?
The U.S. Constitution
What is the legislative branch known as?
The U.S. Congress.
What is civic participation?
The duties and responsibilities a citizen must carry out.
What must citizens pay by law to the government?
Citizens vote for officials who serve the will of the people (type of government)
Representative Government
What type of government does the United States have?
A representative government.
Who does the executive branch include?
The office of the U.S. President.
People who are accused of a crime have the right to receive a fair trial by a whom?
A jury.
What is the process of applying for and being granted citizenship called?
Naturalization
Each branch limits the power of the other branches
Checks and balances
Who is the highest authority in the United States Government?
The federal government
Who does the judicial branch include?
The U.S. Supreme Court.
What are some of the right Americans are entitled to?
Vote, freedom of speech, worship who they choose, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
How can citizens take part in their community?
Community service, food drives, donating to shelters, picking up litter, limiting pollution, recycling.
Each branch having its own specific powers
Separation of powers
How many branches of government are there?
3
Which branch can strike down laws that violate the Constitution?
The judicial branch.
What does it mean to be a global citizen?
Thinking about how you can make the world a better place.
Why must people serve on a jury if asked?
To honor people's rights to a fair trial by jury.
Government which decides power between central and state governments
How do we ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?
Separation of powers.
Which branch passes laws for the whole country?
The legislative branch.
What are some global problems we must face together?
World hunger, poverty, taxes, natural disasters, pollution, global warming.
What must citizens be ready to defend?
The U.S. constitution.
The branch of government that enforces laws
Executive branch.