US Government
What are the three Branches of Government
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
Who is the pop culture icon and rock and roll musician buried in Renton?
Jimi Hendrix
What is the importance of the Deceleration of Independence?
The Deceleration of Independence "Declared our independence" from the British Empire.
Where are City Council Meetings held?
City Hall
Who is the president of the United States of America
Donald J. Trump
How does the President Balance the Legislative Branch?
They can veto Legislation, call special sessions, recommend legislation, and appeal to the people.
What is one of the main business's that caused the expansion of Renton?
Boeing
How many amendments to the Constitution are there?
27
How can you be a good citizen?
Interpretive
How many districts are there in Washington?
10
Who nominates members of the Supreme Court?
The President
Who is credited for founding Renton
Erasmus M. Smithers
What are the rights granted to us in the eight amendment?
The right to not have excessive bails or fines and unusual punishment.
What are three services funded by Tax Payers?
Public Schooling, Public Transportation, Public Safety, Fire Department, Police Department, etc.
How many articles are in the US Constitution?
7
What are four departments of the Executive Branch?
There are 15
State, treasury, defense, justice, interior, agriculture, commerce, labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban development, transportaion, energy, education, veterans affairs, homeland security
During what year was Renton Founded?
1875
What is one amendment to the constitution (Number and Function), and how would the US be different without it.
Nice Job (Unless you were wrong)
Vote, educate, be active in your community
Who are Washington States Senators
Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray
What are the Rolls of the three branches of Government
Executive: Carries out the law
Legislative: Makes the Law
Judicial: Interperts the Law
Who is the Mayor of Renton
Denis Law
What are four of the six functions of the Government listed in the preamble of the constitution?
Establish a more perfect union
Establish Justice
Insure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
As a Boy Scout, how can you use the Scout Oath and Law to help your community and be a good citizen?
Who ever has the best answer
How many seats are there in Congress?
(The senate and House Combined)
535