System of Government
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
▪ Secretary of Agriculture
▪ Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money
▪ to declare war
▪ to create an army
▪ to make treaties
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression
▪ freedom of speech
▪ freedom of assembly
▪ freedom to petition the government
▪ freedom of religion
▪ the right to bear arms
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
▪ provide schooling and education
▪ provide protection (police)
▪ provide safety (fire departments)
▪ give a driver’s license
▪ approve zoning and land use
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ the United States
▪ the flag
Who signs bills to become laws?
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Maura Healey
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote)
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ give up loyalty to other countries
▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
▪ obey the laws of the United States
▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
▪ be loyal to the United States
Who vetoes bills?
President
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine Justices
What is the capital of your state?
Boston
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ serve on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
Eighteen or older
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advise the president
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Name one right only for United States citizens.
▪ vote in a federal election
▪ run for federal office
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper