Constitution & Government
The Constitution was written to
A. end the Civil War
B. create a stronger government
C. build the Erie Canal
D. free enslaved people
B. create a stronger government
The __________ Branch makes laws.
Legislative
True or False: Citizens in a democracy have a voice in government.
True
The capital of New York State is
A. Buffalo
B. Albany
C. Syracuse
D. New York City
B. Albany
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of __________.
Rights
True or False: The Articles of Confederation created a strong national government.
False
Who leads New York State's executive branch?
A. President
B. Governor
C. Judge
D. Senator
B. Governor
To choose leaders in an election is called __________.
The judicial branch is responsible for
A. making laws
B. carrying out laws
C. interpreting laws
D. collecting taxes
C. interpreting laws
True or False: The governor can veto a bill (at the state level).
True
Why was the Constitution written?
A. To weaken government
B. To create factories
C. To end immigration
D. To fix problems with the Articles of Confederation
D. To fix problems with the Articles of Confederation
To fix problems with the Articles of Confederation
Executive
Name two responsibilities of a good citizen.
Which level of government is closest to the people?
A. National
B. State
C. Local
D. Federal
C. Local
Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of __________________.
Representatives
What was one problem with the Articles of Confederation, and how did the Constitution fix it?
Problems:
Fixes:
Which branch decides if laws are fair?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Congress
C. Judicial
True or False: A democracy means one king makes all decisions.
False
Another name for the national government is the __________ government.
Which document is the highest law of the United States?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Constitution
C. Bill of Rights
D. Articles of Confederation
Explain why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.
To protect people's rights and freedoms from government abuse and help citizens feel safe supporting the Constitution.
Explain how the three branches work together.
The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch carries out laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws. Together they divide power so no one branch becomes too powerful.
Why is voting important in a democracy?
Voting lets citizens choose leaders and have a voice in government decisions.
How are New York State government and the national government similar?
Both have three branches (executive, legislative, judicial), both make, carry out, and interpret laws, and both serve the people.
A family moves to a new town in New York. Which level of government will most directly affect their daily lives first, and why?
Local government, because it manages schools, parks, roads, police, fire departments, libraries, and other services the family uses every day.