Which branch should I call?
The speed limit is 25 mph in my neighborhood. People speed through, and it is very dangerous. There is never any police there to enforce the law. Which branch of government should I call?
This Enlightenment thinker proposed the idea of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
1st Amendment
The head of the executive branch in Massachusetts is known as this.
Governor
This was the first constitution of the United States, which created a weak central government.
Articles of Confederation
I disagree with my neighbor over who is responsible for cutting the grass between the houses. Which branch of government can help us settle this dispute?
Judicial
The concept that government power should be divided among different branches is known as this.
The responsibility of serving on a jury when called upon is known as this civic duty.
Jury Duty
This document serves as the fundamental law of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Constitution
At the Constitutional Convention, this compromise determined how enslaved individuals would be counted for representation.
3/5ths Compromise
The city has no bike lanes, and it is becoming dangerous for bike riders. Which branch is responsible for creating a law that keeps bike riders safe?
Legislative
This ancient civilization is considered the birthplace of democracy.
Athens (Greece)
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th Amendment
This elected group creates laws at the state level in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Legislature
This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
Legislative
The governor of Massachusetts disagrees with the president about how they conduct business. Which branch of government should the governor contact?
Judicial
This Enlightenment thinker believed government power should be separated into different branches.
Citizens can influence government by doing these two civic actions.
Voting & Petitioning
Town meetings are an example of this type of democratic practice where citizens vote directly on laws.
Direct Democracy
The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others is called this.
Checks & Balances
You are having trouble with your school. Sometimes you go and it is not open, even on a weekday. You want to learn, so you call the Department of Education. Which branch did you contact?
Executive
This term describes the idea that laws apply equally to all people, including leaders.
Rule of Law
This right allows citizens to peacefully express disagreement with government actions.
Protest or peacefully assemble
This colonial-era agreement written by the Pilgrims influenced self-government in Massachusetts.
The Constitutional Convention was held in this year in what city?
1787 in Philadelphia