Lesson 27
A type of government ruled by the citizens.
Democracy
The President is the leader of which branch?
Executive
What is another name for the Legislative branch?
Congress
What is the highest court?
Supreme Court
Who is the "president" of the North Pole?
Santa Claus!
Also acceptable - any other answer :)
The head of the government.
President
These people wrote the Constitution.
Founding Fathers
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is a law called before it is officially signed into law?
Bill
Which Founding Father reminds you of Santa?
Ben Franklin!
Also acceptable - any other answer :)
Term for the votes cast by the public.
Popular vote.
This person serves directly beneath the President.
Vice President
What is the Legislative branch's role in making laws?
Write the law.
This system ensures that no one branch of the government becomes too powerful.
Checks and balances
Would Rudolph be a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist?
Federalist - he loves a strong Federal government
Also acceptable - any other answer :)
85 essays written to convince states to ratify the Constitution.
Federalist Papers
A group of leaders selected by the President. This group shares advice with the President on how to run the government.
Cabinet
A small group of Congressmen/women who write bills that may become law.
Committee
What is the Judicial branch's role in making laws?
They judge if a law is constitutional.
Buddy the Elf says Senators' terms are for 4 years. Is he right?
No - they serve 6-year terms.
Also acceptable - any other answer :)
The President of the United States is not elected simply because they get the most popular votes. Instead, they must get the most votes through this system.
Electoral College
What is the executive branch's role in the process of making laws?
The sign or veto a law and then enforce them.
Which part of Congress is based on the population of the state?
The House of Representatives
How many Supreme Court justices are there and how long is their term?
9 and for life
What list was George Washington on?
The Nice List!
Also acceptable, any other answer :)