Responsibilities of the Legislative Branch
Name one thing congress does.
Makes the laws, votes on written bills, votes on leaders
What is one way the Executive branch enforces laws?
By signing them
What are the judges at the local level called?
City court judges
How can you promote the common good?
By thinking about what is best for your community
What is a civic duty?
a responsibility
Who votes on written bills?
The Legislative Branch
What does the President do in foreign affairs? (Other countries)
Who decides if a law is constitutional?
The judicial branch
Give an example of common good.
Keeping common areas clean of trash, treating all school property respectfully, listening politely when someone is talking.
Why should we vote?
It is our civic duty, for the common good of our community.
What is a bill?
A proposed law
What is one responsibility of the President?
Leads the executive branch, meets and talks with leaders of other countries, approves/veto's bills, signs new laws.
How does the Judicial Branch ensure laws are fair?
By reading the constitution
Why is it important to keep areas clean?
It promotes the common good.
What is a responsibility of a good citizen?
Keeping common areas clean, treating school property with respect, listening when someone is speaking
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
What can the president do with bills?
Approve or Veto them
What is the role of the Supreme Court?
To interpret the laws
How can we respect others' rights?
By voluntarily obeying laws.
What is an example of obeying the law?
Driving the speed limit.
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Makes the laws
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President of the United States
What does the Judicial Branch interpret?
The laws
How can citizens show respect?
Driving the speed limit, voluntarily obeying laws
Name one civic duty
Obeying laws, voting, serving on a jury