Branches of Government Part 1
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The president
What famous court is the highest ranking court in the United States?
Judicial Branch
When being interrogated by police, a person chooses to not answer questions. Which amendment is being described here?
5th amendment
A teenager goes duck hunting with her father in October. Which amendment is this describing?
2nd amendment
Fill in the Blank:
This is Ms. Montgomery's __________ year of teaching.
Third
Which branch of government interprets the law and determines if a law is constitutional or not?
Judicial branch
Which branch of government enforces the laws, manages the government, suggests new laws, and heads the armed forces?
Executive Branch
Before entering a suspect’s home, a police officer shows a search warrant.
4th amendment
You are caught littering and your bail is set at $250,000. What amendment does this violate?
8th amendment
Who performed the halftime show at the Super Bowl?
Name the three branches of government.
Which branch of government writes bills, approves treaties and passes taxes?
Legislative branch
In 1982, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard a case about allowing members of the National Guard to live in citizens homes. Which amendment is being described here?
3rd Amendment
A person accused of murder cannot afford to hire a lawyer and is assigned a public defender.
6th amendment
Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
Paris, France
Instead of just creating one singular branch of government, the founding fathers created three. What is this known as?
Separation of Powers
What are the two houses within the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives and the Senate
How many total amendments are there in the Constitution?
27 amendments
When a passenger sues a city transportation authority because she sustained neck injuries, the case is decided by a jury, not by a judge.
7th amendment
What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Venus
Give one example of Checks and Balances at work in the US
- veto
- override
- nominating supreme court justices
To ensure that one branch of government did not become to powerful, the founding fathers put this system in place:
Checks and Balances
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of the press
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government
In Pennsylvania, a person has to be at least 16 years old to apply for a learner’s permit for driving; in Alaska you can apply at age 14. (States rights)
10th amendment
Ancient Greece