The legislative branch is made up of two groups. Name the two groups.
The House of Representatives and Senate.
BONUS: Together, what are these two groups called.
100
Who is considered the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President.
BONUS: Where does he and his family live?
100
Who is the head of the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
100
Which levels of government can you find the 3 branches of government? (Local, state or national levels)
Local, state and national levels.
200
A government that is run by it's citizens is called ______.
A democracy.
200
What does the House of Representatives and Senate do together? (main responsibility of the legislative branch)
Write and vote on laws that will affect the country.
200
What is the main job of the Vice President?
To step in as President if the President happens to be impeached or pass away.
200
What are the judges called on the Supreme court?
Justices
BONUS: How many are there on the Supreme Court?
200
How can a person become a leader in an office?
Leaders are voted into office by citizens.
300
A group that makes laws at the local level is called ______.
Council
300
The government has ________ to keep us safe and treat people fairly.
Laws
BONUS: Can you give an example of a law?
300
What is the main responsibility or role of the Executive Branch?
To enforce and carry out the laws.
300
What is the main role/responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
Judges the laws and makes sure that they are used fairly.
300
What was written because the colonists wanted freedom from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
400
The Presidents rejection of a bill is called ______.
Veto
400
The state of Alaska covers more land than the state of Texas. However, Texas has more Representatives. Why?
Representatives are picked based on the population in a state.
BONUS: For every ________ people, a state receives one representative.
400
Name two responsibilities of the President.
1. Meets with world leaders
2. Signs/veto's laws
3. In charge of the military
400
What is the responsibility of the Supreme Court justices?
To make sure that the law passed by Congress follow the U.S Constitution. Also they decide court cases between citizens of different states.
400
Name four services that the local government provides.
Police departments, fire departments, schools, libraries, parks, cuts down trees, collects trash, takes care of roads or puts up signs to keep drivers safe.
500
The head of the Executive Branch at the local level of government is called ________.
Mayor
500
Laws begin with an idea. Once the idea is written down it is called a ________.
Bill
500
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
President, Vice President, Executive Office of the President, and the Cabinet.
500
Which branch has more power than the others?
All three branches have equal power.
BONUS: What is the system that means each branch can check the actions of another and make sure that all three branches have equal power?
500
What does it mean for a law to be ruled "unconstitutional?"
The Supreme Court has determined that the law did not protect the rights of the U.S citizens correctly or fairly.