Our Constitution
When was the constitution ratified (officially approved)?
1788
What are the 3 levels of government?
Federal, state, and judicial
What is an economy?
A system used to distribute resources to meet people's wants and needs
What are examples of needs and wants?
Answers may vary.
What does the government require to operate?
Revenue (money)
What is democracy?
a government run by the people and for the people? We elect our leaders
What are the three branches of government and what do they each do?
Legislative- make laws
Executive- carries out/executes laws
Judicial- makes sure laws line up with the constitution
What makes an economy healthy?
Businesses make money and many people are employed and earn money
Wheat
How does the government get the revenue they need?
Taxes
What did the constitution outline?
How the government would be organized and what powers the state and federal governments would have.
Who makes up the legislative branch and how do we determine this?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Senate has 2 senators from each state and the HOR is determined by the population of the state
What is something you can use to help you make economic decisions? Explain.
A budget. It is a list of expenses and income, so it helps you plan how to spend and save your money.
What is it called when countries bring in goods or services from another country?
What is it called when we send goods and services to another country?
1. Import
2. Export
GOVERNMENT QUESTION!!
What are some services the local government provides?
Fire department, parks and recreation, planning, public health, environmental services, finances, maintenance
What is the Bill of Rights?
It is the first 10 amendments in the Constitution. It outlines our freedoms and rights.
Who makes up the executive branch?
Bonus: Who makes up the Judicial branch?
The president, vice president, and the president's cabinet.
The supreme court justices
What are ways you can give back to your community? (give specific examples)
Volunteering
Why would we need to import coffee from another country?
Our climate isn't good for growing large amounts of coffee.
What are examples of things taxes pay for?
Roads, libraries, schools, police, firefighters, military
What is an amendment? Why did we need to be able to amend our constitution?
An official change to the constitution. It was necessary as the country grew and changed.
Which amendment determines the State government's powers?
How can you get money back from a bank?
How can a bank get money from you?
The bank pays you interest when you save money in the bank.
They charge interest if you loan money from them.
What is the definition of scarcity and what effect could this have?
A limited amount of goods and services. Scarcity can limit choices.
Government Question!!
All state and local laws much align with the _______.
Constitution