Lesson 1
What Makes Democracy Work?
What Makes Democracy Work?
How many colonies were formed in North America by the europeans that came from Great Britain?
Thirteen
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The US Constitution
Which branch of the government makes laws and approves the members of the Supreme Court?
Legislative Branch
Where does the state government get money to repair the roads?
Taxes from the citizens.
Who does the Tribal Governments provide Services for?
Native Americans living on reservations
Who was controlling the thirteen colonies 200 years ago?
Great Britain
The US Constitution created what type of government?
Strong Government
All branches of the government must follow the laws that are written in the ______________.
US Constitution
True or False
All states have the same LAWS.
False
Who is in charge of the local government?
The Mayor
What document was adopted on July 4, 1776 which declared the 13 colonies free from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What are the first 10 amendments called in the US Consititution?
The Bill of Rights
Which branch of the government decides what the laws mean? It is made up of federal courts and judges.
Judicial Branch
Name two public services that are provided by the LOCAL government.
police, libraries, parks, road repair, local museums, fire departments
Who is in charge of the State Government?
The Governor
What was the first plan of government for the new nation?
The Articles of Confederation
What is one of the rights given to US Citizens in the Bill of Rights?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Which branch of the government carries out laws.
The president of the United States is the head of this branch.
Executive Branch
Which group of people have the right to govern themselves and form their own government?
Native American groups are independent nations.
What does a local government have that is like the Legislative Branch?
City Council
The Articles of Confederation created what type of government?
A weak government
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How many senators does each state in the United States have? How many senators in total?
Two senators from each state.
Total of 100 senators
Who creates the Local Goverment?
The State Government
What is one of the responsibilities of the State Government?
Take care of state roads or parks