Branches of Government
Name the three branches of our U.S. government.
Name the four different levels of government we learned about.
federal, state, local, and tribal
True or False: In the United States, we have freedom of speech, which means we can say absolutely anything we want and not get in trouble for it.
False
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?
Nine
Ketanji Brown Jackson was the first Black woman to be appointed to ________________.
the U.S. Supreme Court
The legislative branch of our government __________ the laws.
makes
federal
In the U.S., people have freedom of religion. What does that mean?
It means the people have freedom to practice whatever religion they choose, or not practice any religion, and the government cannot establish an official religion or interfere with an individual's right to choose their faith.
What is the name for the mallet-shaped object that a judge uses to call for order in the courtroom?
A gavel.
True or False: Mr. Coppola's dad jokes are probably some of the funniest jokes we've ever heard in our entire lives.
True
When the President rejects a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming a law, this is called a ___________.
veto
What level of government has the power to issue driver's licenses?
state
What are the FIVE freedoms that the First Amendment protects?
freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government
If the Supreme Court does not feel that a law is fair and it does not truly follow our U.S. Constitution, the Supreme Court would declare the law ____________.
unconstitutional
If the president of the United States was no longer able to do his job, who would take over for him?
The vice president.
What is the head of the judicial branch of our government?
The Supreme Court
What level of government has the power to manage trash and water services?
local
Under the First Amendment, the freedom of assembly means that we have the right to gather in a group and protest, as long as the protest is ________________.
peaceful
The judicial branch of our government sees that the laws are carried out _____________.
fairly
What is Mr. Coppola's FAVORITE candy (especially during Halloween)?
Snickers
Congress, which is the head of the legislative branch of our government, is made up of what TWO parts?
House of Representatives and the Senate
The U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause states that which level of government is the "supreme law of the land"?
federal
fraud
When the judicial branch of our government works well with the legislative and executive branches, and functions effectively, it helps our democracy to be _______________.
healthy
The idea of a government being a democracy began in what ancient city a very long time ago?
Athens, Greece