Basics of U.S. Government
Is the U.S. a republic or a monarchy?
republic
Give an example of a political party.
Democratic
Republican
What are the 3 branches of the U.S. government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What are the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What are the 3 LEVELS of government (not branches)?
Federal, state and local
What is another word for the legislative branch?
Congress
What is the highest court in the land?
The Supreme Court
Who ultimately decides whether a law is constitutional or not?
The Supreme Court
What is the name of the document that was created in 1789 that laid out the foundation of the U.S. government?
The Constitution
If something goes against the constitution, what is it called?
unconstitutional
What is the job of the Supreme Court?
To read the law/interpret the law
Determine if a law is constitutional
Name one freedom in the 1st Amendment
speech
press
religion
protection against government misuse of power
What is one reason the settlers came to the North American colonies from Europe?
better life
religious freedom
move up in social class
What does "veto" mean?
To block a law
What are two positions in the Executive branch?
The president and the vice-president
What does the word amend mean?
to make a change
Who has the power to make decisions for citizens?
representatives
What is the part of Congress with 435 members?
The House of Representatives
100
What rights to criminal suspects have?
speedy trial
assistance of a lawyer
a trial by jury of 12 peers