Government Services
How do we pay for Government Services?
Taxes!
What is the name of our Country's plan for government?
The Constitution!
How many Senators does each state have?
What is a rule that everyone in a community, state, or country is expected to follow?
A Law!
Who is teaching 5th Grade next year?
Miss Albert and Mrs. Stalnaker!
Which Government Department provides schools for children and libraries for everyone to learn?
What is the name of the section of the Constitution that names our basic freedoms?
The Judicial Branch!
What is a law called when it is first suggested and not signed by Congress or the President!
A Bill!
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People!
Which Government Department helps fight crime, responds to emergencies, and provides protection through the Military?
Public Safety!
What are changes to the Constitution called?
The Amendments!
How long is a President's Term?
4 years!!
What is it called when the President REJECTS a Law?
Veto!
If there is a tie in the Senate, who vote for the tiebreaker?
The VP!
Which Department makes sure that clean water is available at all times? They also make sure roads and streets are kept clean and safe, and that street lights and street signs are kept in working conditions.
Public Works!
Who has power in government?
Citizens!
Which branch of government is in charge of the Military?
The Executive Branch!
What percentage of Congress must vote yes to create a Law?
Half!
How many Representatives does WV have?
5!
Which Department checks on restaurants and grocery stores to make sure they are clean? They also provides shots children need to avoid certain diseases like measles and chicken pox.
The Health Department!
Name two basic rights all American citizens have.
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, etc.
Who is the Leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House!
If the President vetoes, what fraction of Congress must vote yes to approve it?
What are the names of the WV Senators?
Joe Manchin and Shelly Moore Capito!