Federal Government
Who is the head of the Executive branch of the federal government?
President
True or False: Each state has its own constitution
True
False: they have the same basic structure (executive, legislative, judicial branches)
What are rules for?
To keep people safe
What are the three branches of our federal government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Powers specifically written for the federal government including printing money, declaring war, and the military are what kind of powers?
Delegated Powers
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
Who do local legislators make laws for?
People in that community
Is this a school rule or community rule: No running in the halls.
school rule
Which branch is made up of Congress and makes the laws?
Legislative
Powers not specifically written in the Constitution are the responsibility of the states. What kind of powers are these?
Reserved Powers
What do state constitutions do?
set up the government and the rules for the state
Who is the head of the executive branch of a local government?
Mayor
What is an example of being a good citizen?
Donating Food; picking up trash; following the laws; being respectful of others; etc...
Which branch is made up the Supreme Court Judges and makes sure laws are Constitutional?
Judicial Branch
What document is the law of our country that sets up our government?
The US Constitution
Who is the head of the executive branch of the state?
Governor
Which branch of local government decides if laws have been broken and penalties should be given?
Judicial branch
What is citizenship?
a person's actions as a citizen
How did the Constitution make sure no one person or group became too powerful?
Divided power between three branches
What shows the US government is an example of federalism?
it is divided into different levels with different responsibilities. (federal and state)
How do people get to be part of State government?
They are elected by the people of the state.
What is the main purpose of local government?
create laws to keep the community safe
Participating in a community in a way that leads to the community's success is
Civic Virtue
How the Constitution keeps the branches from getting too much power.
Checks and balances