Branches of Government
What is the legislative branch's job?
To write laws
Who chooses the president in a democracy?
Citizens
What is an example of a symbol that we talked about?
The flag, mascots, emojis, etc.
How do congress and the states make changes to the constitution?
Amendments
What service does the military provide Americans?
They protect the country from enemies and threats
What is the executive branches job?
To enforce/carry out the law
What are the two responsibilities of young people that we talked about?
Obey the law, go to school
The stars on the American flag represent what?
The 50 states
Which amendment ended slavery?
The armed forces
A system in U.S. government that prevents any one branch from becoming too pwoerful.
Checks and Balances
Students should become informed citizens for when they can do what?
Vote or run for office
What day honors soldiers who have fought in wars?
Veteran's Day
What is the name for rights that cannot be surrendered or taken away?
Unalienable Rights
How many senators does each state select?
2
Which branch prevents the executive branch from being too powerful?
The Legislative Branch
A system of government in which citizens elect leaders who make the country's laws.
Republic
What day honors soldiers who have passed away?
Memorial Day
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are rights that are guaranteed by which document?
Bill of Rights
What is the name for the group of people who listen to facts presented by lawyers to decide if someone is guilty or not?
Jury
Who is the leader of the Legislative branch?
Congress (Senate and the House of Representatives)
How do teachers provide a government service to students?
Teachers help students become informed citizens.
What do the stripes on the flag represent?
The original 13 colonies
What do amendments in the Bill of Rights explain?
The basic rights of every person in the U.S.
What do local and state taxes pay for?
Fire departments, schools, and libraries