Voting
In order to choose leaders, this is what must take place. An ________.
An election!
DAILY DOUBLE: The Supreme Court makes sure that the _____ _____________ is followed.
US Constitution
DAILY DOUBLE: TRUE OR FALSE: In the executive branch, the President creates laws.
FALSE. The President SIGNS laws.
The Legislative Branch does this with laws.
Makes them!
DAILY DOUBLE: This is the capital of the United States.
Washington, D.C.
Name 2 different places voting can take place at!
A school gym, firehouse, etc.
The Supreme Courts rulings are ______.
Final.
These are the members of the executive branch.
The President, Vice President, and Cabinet members.
DAILY DOUBLE: These are the two parts of Congress.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
TRUE OR FALSE: Any one can run for president at any time!
FALSE! You must be born in the US, have lived here for 14 years, and are at least 35 years old!
A person running for a position of leadership, hoping to be elected is called a ___________.
Candidate!
The Highest Court, the Supreme Court, has ______ justices elected by the President.
9!
This building is where the executive branch is located.
The White House!
Congress!
This U.S. symbol stands for courage, strength, and freedom.
The Bald Eagle.
TRUE OR FALSE: When voting, I cast a ballot.
TRUE!
TRUE OR FALSE: The Supreme Court is only made up of Democratic Justices.
FALSE! Supreme Court is and can be made up of both Democratic or Republican justices.
This branch directs or is in charge of the __________.
Military!
TRUE.
Which president does the Washington Monument help us remember?
George Washington!
DAILY DOUBLE! In order to vote in the United States, you must be a citizen of the United States, and these 2 other things.
1. 18 years or older.
2. Registered to vote.
TRUE OR FALSE: A local court in Warwick can overrule a Supreme Court decision.
FALSE! Supreme Court is the highest and cannot be overruled by ANYONE!
This is the amount of time 1 term is for a president.
4 years. Presidents can serve up to 2 terms (8 years)
How many Senators does each state have?
2!
A Senator can serve up to _____ years.
6!