Federal Government
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
We elect the President for how many years?
4
Why should people vote?
To pick who to represent them
What did the Declaration of independence do?
It declared our independence from Great Britain
What is our capital?
Trenton
What are the 3 branches?
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
Who vetos the bills?
The President
Why do people have to pay taxes
So the government can afford new things like police stations, street cleaning, etc..
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What are the first 3 words of the constitution?
We The People
What does the Federal Government do?
Make peace treaties etc.
If the President couldn't serve, who would?
Vice President
How old do citizens have to be to vote?
At least 18
What does the constitution do?
It sets up the government
What are you showing loyalty to when you say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States of America
Which branch has the Supreme Court?
The Judicial Branch
Who is our current President?
Joe Biden
How are the city council members chosen?
By the people
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who helped the USA fight against Great Britain?
France
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
The other branches
How old must you be to become the President?
At least 35 years old
What is an example of a person using their rights?
A person voting, etc..
Host Question!!
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution
What are the 2 MAJOR political parties in the United States?
Democratic, Republican