Roles of Gov.
Who is responsible for carrying out (enforcing) federal laws?
Who is the President.
What is the first group that must approve a bill before it moves on?
Who is either the House or Senate.
What power does Congress have to stop a presidential veto.
What is override with a vote.
What is one way citizens share their opinions with government besides voting?
What is contacting representatives.
Which amendment protects freedom of religion?
What is the First Amendment.
Which branch interprets laws and decides if they follow the Constitution?
Who is the Judicial Branch
A bill must go through both chambers of Congress. What are they?
Who is the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?
What is they can declare laws unconstitutional.
Why do voters choose representatives for Congress?
What is to pick people who will make laws that reflect their beliefs.
What First Amendment freedom allows people to peacefully criticize the government?
What is Freedom of Speech
What title is given to the person who leads the House of Representatives?
Who is the Speaker of the House
What can the President do if they disagree with a bill?
What is veto.
How does the Senate check the president when picking judges?
What is they must approve the President's judges.
Why is staying informed about government issues an important civic responsibility?
What is informed citizens make better choices that affect laws and government policies.
What freedom allows people to gather in groups for events or protests?
What is Freedom of Assembly
Which group in Congress has members based on state population?
Who is the House of Representatives
What is come to a compromise.
What is checks and balances.
How can local elections impact national politics?
They choose leaders who influence bigger policies.
Why is the First Amendment important for a democratic society?
What is it allows people to speak up, share ideas, and limit government power.
Who is the tie breaker in the Senate?
Who is the Vice President
If the President signs a bill, what does it officially become?
What is a law
What fraction of Congress has to override a presidential veto?
What is 2/3 of Congress
Explain one way citizens can influence lawmaking before a bill becomes a law.
What is they can advocate, sign petitions, speak at meetings, or contact lawmakers.
Give an example of how one First Amendment freedom protects minority opinions.
What is freedom of the press allows journalists to report issues even if they’re unpopular.