Local Government
Who is the head of the local government?
Who is in charge of the state government?
Governor
Who is in charge of the federal government?
President
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative Branch
This amendment protects your right to a fair and speedy trial
Sixth Amendment
This group passes local laws and ordinances for a city
City Council
This group makes laws at the state level.
The State Legislature
This document is the supreme law of the United States.
The United States Constitution
This branch enforces the laws.
Executive Branch
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th Amendment
This term refers to government closest to the people, including cities, towns, and counties.
Local Government
The highest court in a state is known as this.
The State Supreme Court
This branch commands the military and enforces national laws.
The Executive Branch
This branch decides if laws are constitutional.
Judicial Branch
This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
2nd Amendment
Related to a city or town and its local government.
Municipal
The governor can reject a bill using this power.
Veto
This group approves treaties and presidential appointments.
The Senate
The President belongs to this branch.
Executive Branch
The Bill of Rights is made up of this many amendments.
10 Amendments
These local taxes are often used to fund schools, police, and other city services.
Property Taxes
A power specifically given to the Governor that the President does not have.
Line-Item Veto
This is the term used to describe creating multiple government branches so that no one branch has all the power.
Separation of Powers
These two groups make up Congress
The Senate and House of Representatives
This amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment