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SFE Government
Mrs. Smith's 5th Grade Government Assessment
Question | Answer |
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What is the branch of government that interprets laws and hears court cases? | Judicial Branch |
What branch of government does the President of the United States represent? | Executive Branch |
Which branch of government has a Congress that is made up of two houses? | Legislative Branch |
Congress is made up of which two parts? | The House of Representatives & The Senate |
What is the responsibility of the executive branch of government? | To enforce the laws |
What is the responsibility of the legislative branch of government? | Writes laws |
What is the highest court of the land called? | The Supreme Court |
What is the U.S. Constitution? | a written plan of government |
What is the Preamble to the Constitution? | an introduction to the constitution? |
Why was the Constitution written? | to "keep the people free" by giving the citizens rights and freedoms; explains how our government works |
Why are citizens supposed to pay taxes? | so the government can use the money to pay for things the citizens need like police and fire departments, roads, bridges, libraries, public schools, etc. |
Describe the Bill of Rights. | The first 10 amendments to the U.S Constitution which outline the basic freedoms all citizens have |
What does it mean for the U.S. to be a "representative democracy"? | all citizens have an equal say in decisions that affect their lives; the citizens elect their leaders |
What is the purpose of a "checks and balances" system within the three branches of government? | To keep one branch from having too much power over another |
What do the local, state, and federal governments all have in common? | They all make laws, keep people safe, and provide services |
In the Preamble, the phrase, "provide for the common defense" means _________________________. | that the protection of the United States, its citizens, and property, is the responsibility of the federal government (Ex. United States Military Forces) |