Category #1
What level of government runs our CITY?
Local Government
What type of government do we have in the USA and what makes it special?
Democracy - citizens have a say, they can vote and become leaders too
This is the document that states the rules that all U.S. citizens MUST follow.
The Constitution
What branch makes the laws?
What are the 2 sections of Congress?
Senate & House of Represenatives
What branch carries out the laws?
Executive Branch
What branch interprets the laws and makes sure the laws follow the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
27
What are some of the responsibilities of the National Government?
printing money, running the military, and works with other countries
What level of tax money pays for the city parks?
Local government
What are the 4 reasons we have government?
Provide services we can't do alone
Ensure our rights and freedoms
Provide laws
Provide leadership
The state government is ran by who? What is their job title?
Gretchen Whitmer, governor
What is the introduction of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What were the 8 "unwritten" rules called that every citizen must follow, but aren't printed or posted for everyone to see?
Core Democratic Values
Changes to the Constitution are called?
Amendments
The first 10 amendments are called what?
The Bill of Rights
What level of government pays for our state senator's salary?
State government
How does the government pay for the services it provides?
tax money
Why do we have 3 levels of government?
Too much work for ONE level to do it all!
What does checks and balances mean?
Each branch can check up on the other branches and that the powers and responsibilities are balanced or equal among the 3 Branches.
Tell me 2 services provided by our local government?
parks, roads, mayors salary, garbage pick up
Explain why there are separation of powers among the 3 Branches.
They separate so that one branch won't become too powerful. They each have their own jobs!
What does the 8th Bill of Right state?
No cruel or unusual punishments!
What form of government is run by a specific family with Kings and Queens?
Monarchy
What does it mean to show patriotism?
Show love for your country, honor the flag, and be proud of our country!