The Three Branches
What branch of government does the president belong to?
The Executive branch
Explain how this type of government works: Anarchy
Absence of law with little governmental power. Usually occurs with failed government.
Who is the President of the United States
Joe Biden
How many levels are there in government? What are they?
Federal, State, and Local
What is the name of the TV show that Ms. Roche likes to play during class.
Schoolhouse Rock
What branch does the courts belong to?
Judicial
Explain how this type of government works: Democratic Republic
Citizens vote or elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf.
Who is the vice president of the United States
Kamala Harris
Where can we see a direct democracy in U.S government?
When citizens are voting for a representative/president.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
What branch of governemnt handles the national budget?
The Executive
Explain how this type of government works: Dictatorship
One person or a small group holds complete control. Usually rules with absolute power.
Who is our Democratic representative in the Senate
Tami Baldwin
When can we see Representative Democracy in U.S. government.
We have representatives who vote on laws for citizens.
Relationship between Legislative and Executive branches: Would a monarchy have an Executive, Legislative, or both.
They would have executive only or they would have both.
Which branch of government does congress belong to?
The Legislative branch
Explain how this type of government works: Monarchy
Power rests with a king or queen and passes down bloodlines. Some have absolute power and other have not.
Who is our Republican representative in the Senate?
Ron Johnson
What would American government look like if it was a One Party Government?
Why wouldn't checks and balances not work with government that only had two branches? Why does it work with three branches better?
If there were only two branches, one can become more powerful and overthrow the other one with ease. If there are three branches; it is harder for one branch to overtake two other branches.
True or False: The judicial branch ensures that laws are being carried out in a manner that does not infringe on the constitutional rights of its citizens.
True
Explain how this type of government works: Direct Democracy
Ruled by the people. Citizens make all the decisions on all issues in society. Works best in small communities.
Who is the Wisconsin 3rd district representor?
Ron Kind
What were three reasons the colonies wanted independence from the British?
What branch of Government is the most powerful?
None of them. That's why we have checks and balances.