Branches
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, & Judicial
Who has the power to veto a bill?
President
What level of government deals with trades with other countries?
Federal
How are classroom rules similar to the laws of federal government
they are made to respect everyone
What kind of car do I drive?
Chevy Blazer
The Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and Senate is in what branch of government?
Legislative
What branch has the ability to create laws?
Legislative
What level of government deals with driver's licenses?
State
The idea of a free and public education is determined by what level of government?
State
What is my favorite type of pop?
Cream Soda
The Supreme Court justices are in what governmental branch?
Judicial
What is the "check" of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws (make sense of them)
What level of government deals with garbage pick up?
local
What does "rule of law" mean?
Everyone, no matter how important or if you are the President you still must obey the law or you will have consequences
What color of socks do I usually wear?
Black
The executive branch has 2 major members. Who are they?
President and Vice President
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
All 3 levels of government shared one power. What power is that?
taxing the people
What is the term that states, "the power comes from the people?"
popular sovereignty
What is my favorite place to visit? (Hint: Pacific Northwest city)
Seattle, Washington
How many Senators make up the US Senate?
100 (50 states, 2 senators per state)
Why did the government put in "checks and balances?"
So, one branch of government didn't gain more power than another branch
What level of government coins money?
Federal
What core democratic value that "benefits everyone" does the Constitution protect?
The Common Good
What city did I go to on my last vacation?
Washington, DC