Branches of Government
What did the 19th Amendment say?
Women have the right to vote
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What do you call a person who runs for a political office?
A candidate
Who designed the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
This branch makes the laws that Americans must obey.
The Legislative Branch
When Congress passes a bill but the President says "no" to the bill.
veto
What do you call the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Name one responsibility that American citizens must do.
pay taxes, obey laws, serve on a jury, be respectful
How many stripes does our flag have, and what do they mean.
13 stripes, one for each original 13 colonies
This branch carries out the laws written by Congress.
What is the Executive Branch
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How many times has the US government amended the constitution?
27 times
At what level of government does the President work?
National level
What is the date we celebrate independence from Great Britain.
July 4th each year
This branch makes sure the laws of the USA agree with the Constitution.
What is the Judicial Branch
What is the name of the advisors that help the President.
The Cabinet
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At what level of government does a mayor work?
Local government
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How long does a Supreme Court Justice stay in office?
For the rest of their lives
This is the system that helps each branch of government check on the other branches, so no branch becomes too powerful.
Checks and balances
In what city was the Constitution written?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
At what level of government does our governor Tony Evers work?
state level
Name 3 symbols of America.
flag, eagle, Statue of Liberty, Great Seal of US, Uncle Sam