The Constitution
The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
Mis.
100
How many articles does the constitution include?
8
100
Where does the money from the presidents budget come from?
Taxes
100
What is the role of the legislative branch?
To make laws
100
Who appoints justices to the Supreme court?
The president
100
What is a democracy?
When all citizens have a say (voting)
200
What year was the constitution wrote?
1789
200
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
200
What building is associated with the legislative branch?
The capitol building
200
What is the job of the judicial branch?
To make sure that the laws are followed correctly.
200
What does the word ratify mean?
To give consent or agree to a document
300
What are the first three words of the constitution?
We the people....
300
What building is associated with the executive branch?
The white house
300
Who makes up the legislative branch?
Congress
or
The senate and the house of representatives
300
What building is associated with the judicial branch?
The supreme court building
300
How can people show the government what they want?
Voting
400
What document was replaced by the constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
400
Who works in the executive branch in addition to the president and vice president?
Cabinet, central intelligence, military
400
What is the most powerful position in the house and senate?
The house majority leader
400
Which document defines the three branches of government?
The constitution
400
List three of the 10 amendments in the bill of rights.
500
What is the purpose of the constitution?
To explain our government
500
How can a president make rules without congress?
They can issue an executive order.
500
What building is associated with the legislative branch?
The capitol building.
500
How many justices are on the supreme court?
eight
500
What are some of the basic responsibilities that all citizens have?
Support and defend the Constitution.
Participate in the democratic process.
Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
Participate in your local community.