Branches of government
This branch is run by the president.
Executive Branch
A ________________ is something that allows a person to have, get or do something.
a. right
b. privilege
right
The first 10 ammendments are found in this section of the constitution: the __________ of _____________'s.
the bill of rights
The ________________ is the commander in chief. Meaning they can call on the army to take action (not declare war).
president
This Branch is run by the Supreme court.
Judicial Branch
A group that provides a service in the community is _______________.
a. lawyers
b. agency
agency
How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
10
The first government we had before the constitution was called the_________________. It did not end up working out.
a. declaration of independence
b. articles of confederation
articles of the constitution
This branch is run by the congress (house and senate)
Legislative
A rule that everyone must follow. Is created by the government.
a. executive order
b. law
c. nothing
Law
A police officer can search your home whenever he feels like it, and for whatever reason he wants.
True or false
false
A ___________________ is a person who is a member of a country. In the US if an immigrant wants to become one, they have to apply and take a test.
citizen
The branches of government are:
a. unequal equal in powers
b. equal in powers
b. equal in powers
Citizens can be involved in choosing representatives or deciding on laws by _________.
voting
Only people who own land can vote in the U.S.
True or false
False
What is the name of one of the houses of congress?
either house of representatives or senate
A bill is made by which group:
a. Supreme court
b. Congress
congress
What are the people who wrote our constitution called?
Founding fathers
You have the right to a trial by jury if you are accused of a crime.
True or false.
True
The document written that sets up our government is is the rule of the land for the US is called the ___________________.
constitution