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Government

United States Government

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Constitution our country's plan of government
Bill of Rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution listing the basic freedoms all citizens have
veto stop a bill from passing
citizens people who live in a community
laws rules made by the government
civic virtues action that show character traits of good citizens
Job of the Executive Branch this branch approves and carries out the laws
Job of the Legislative Branch this branch makes the laws
Job of the Judicial Branch this branch decides if a law follows the Constitution
Head of the Executive Branch at the national level of government President
Congress is a part of what Branch of Government? Legislative Branch
The Supreme Court is a part of what Branch of Government Judicial Branch
The House of Representative and The Senate are the two houses of what? Congress
Who is in charge of the Executive branch at the local level of government? Mayor
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch at the state level of Government? Governor
What are check and balances? They make sure all branches of government have the same amount of power
What are the three branches of our government? Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Volunteering Doing work for others for no pay
Who is the head of the executive branch at the State level governor
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? Bill of Rights
The Supreme Court has how many justices? Nine
To becomes President you need to be how old? Thirty-five
What is the purpose of government? To make laws and provide services to help keep communities safe, organized, and healthy
Created by: KMoul
 

 



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