1. about the government
2. our rights and freedoms
100
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
100
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
Make the laws
100
How is the President chosen?
The president is elected through the process of voting.
100
What is Sr. Krista's favorite concept word?
SYSTEM!!!
200
What do we call the men who wrote the constitution?
The Founding Fathers or The Framers
200
Who is in the Executive Branch?
The President, Vice President, and the Cabinet.
200
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
Make sure the laws are carried out (being followed)
200
How is Congress chosen?
Congress is elected through the process of voting.
200
What is Sr. Krista's favorite color of construction paper?
Orange
300
Where was the constitution written?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
300
Who is in the Legislative Branch?
Congress: The House of Representatives and The Senate
300
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret the Constitution and settle disagreements about the laws
300
Which part of Congress has more people: The House of Representatives or The Senate
The House of Representatives
300
What is Sr. Krista's favorite area of study in 2nd grade?
Science :)
400
When was the Constitution written?
1787
400
Who is in the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court (Justices)
400
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
400
How long can a person be a Supreme Court Justice?
Until they resign or pass away
400
What is Sr. Krista's favorite kind of cake?
Funfetti!
500
Explain how a bill becomes a law.
1. A bill is written.
2. The bill is voted on by the House of Representatives.
3. The bill is voted on by the Senate.
4. The President signs the bill and it becomes a law.
500
What are the 3 requirements to be president?
1. at least 35 years old
2. born in the United States
3. lived in the United States for the past 14 years
500
Why do we have three branches of government?
So that no single person has all of the power
500
Who is our current President and Vice President?
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden
500
Name 3 of Sr. Krista's favorite cities/places.
Chicago, Mackinaw Island, East Lansing, MSU, Traverse City, Harrison, Up North, Munising, Sleeping Bear Dunes