3 Branches
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
What are checks and balances?
Branches limit each other’s power
Why do we have rules?
To keep people safe and organized
A law is created—who made it?
Legislative
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Who is in the Executive branch?
President
Who can veto laws?
President
Name one responsibility of a citizen
Follow laws / vote / respect others
A law is being enforced—who is doing it?
Executive
Which amendment gives us freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
1st Amendment
What does the Judicial branch do?
Interprets laws
Who can declare a law unconstitutional?
Supreme Court
What happens if there are no rules?
Chaos/unfairness
A law is being reviewed—who handles it?
Judicial
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
Name one part of the Legislative branch
Senate or House of Representatives
Who can override a veto?
Congress
Give a school rule and why it matters
Open Answer
The president vetoes a law—what can happen next?
Congress can override
Which amendment gives people the right to a fair and speedy trial?
6th Amendment
A new law is created, approved, and then someone says it might be unfair. Explain which branches are involved and what each one does.
Legislative makes the law
Executive approves/enforces it
Judicial reviews it to see if it’s fair/constitutional
The President vetoes a law, but Congress still really wants it to pass. What can they do, and why is this an example of checks and balances?
Congress can override the veto
It shows no branch has all the power
Why is it important for citizens to follow rules even if they don’t agree with them? Give one strong reason.
Keeps order and fairness
Prevents chaos
Protects everyone’s rights
A law is passed that people believe is unfair. Describe the steps that could happen next using all three branches.
Judicial branch can review the law
Could declare it unconstitutional
Executive enforces until changed
Legislative could change or fix the law
Who is the North Carolina Governor?
Governor Josh Stein or Governor Roy Cooper
Governor Josh Stein