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Democracy
Citizenship
3 Branches
Elections
Bills and Amendments
100
What is the main responsibility of government?
to create rules and laws
100
Being responsible members of a nation and enjoying rights and privileges refers to what concept?
citizenship
100
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
100
Name 3 groups of officials that are elected to the U.S. government?
President, Senate, and House of Representatives
100
How does a bill become a law?
A bill is written, it passes both houses of Congress, and then the president signs it.
200
Who runs the country in a democracy?
leaders elected by the people
200
What do the 50 stars on the U.S. flag represent?
the 50 states
200
Which branch of the government carries out the laws?
Executive branch
200
How often is a U.S. president elected?
Every 4 years
200
What is the name for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
300
Why is our U. S. government called a representative democracy?
We elect government officials who make decisions for us.
300
What do the 13 stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
the 13 original colonies
300
Which branch of the government makes the laws?
Legislative branch
300
How do you get to be in the Supreme Court?
You must be selected by the President and approved by the Senate.
300
What is one way that students put democracy into action?
They vote in class elections.
400
Name a civic responsibility.
voting in elections
400
What is the symbol of freedom for people coming to the U.S.?
The Statue of Liberty
400
Which 2 groups make up the Congress?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
400
Who is the chief executive of the state?
the governor
400
True or False? Laws can be made at the national, the state, and the local level.
True
500
How old must a person be to vote in a national election?
18 years old
500
Singing "The Star Spangled Banner" and saying "The Pledge of Allegiance" are examples of what concept?
patriotism
500
Which branch explains the laws and decides if laws are constitutional?
Judicial branch
500
Who is the chief executive of the city?
the mayor
500
Both houses of Congress can pass a law, but the president can veto it. This is an example of which concept?
Checks and Balances