Legislative Branch
What are the 2 houses in the legislative branch?
Senate, House of Representatives
Which Amendment? We have the right to own guns.
2nd
Who heads up the Executive Branch?
President
Which level issues driver's licenses?
State
November
The first step in creating a new law is coming up with a/an __________.
idea, solution
Americans cannot be forced to have what in their homes?
Soldiers
What is the name given to the large number of leaders in specific government areas that meet/work together?
Cabinet
Which level manages libraries and city parks?
Local
This election narrows down the candidates for president to just one person per political party.
Primary
A ___________ committee has members from both houses discussing a bill.
conference
Police cannot search your body or property without a _______ from a ________.
warrant, judge
Which department would make laws and guidelines for public and charter schools?
Education
Which level leads the military (personal, equipment, recruiting for Marines)?
National
There are a number of these, in which the candidates meet face to face to talk about issues and answer questions.
Debates
Around _____ % of the bills get past the committee phase of the process. 10 20 25 30
10
Which amendment? You don't have to answer questions in court about a crime you are accused of.
5th
Which department works with farming and prices of grain and regulations for planting/harvesting?
Dept of Agriculture
Which level issues fishing and hunting licenses?
State
The _______ vote is the actual number of people's votes that are counted.
Popular
How can a bill that makes it all the way through the legislative branch process still die? What hope does it still have?
President veto, override by 2/3 vote
Name 4 rights that are guaranteed in the 1st amendment to American Citizens.
religion, speech, print opinions, sign petitions, peaceful protest, gather in peaceful groups
Which department sets health and safety regulations, along with recommendation for food additives and preservatives, and vaccines?
Department of Health and Human Services
Which level manages fire and police departments?
Local
The __________ votes are those which each state has based on it's population.
Electoral