Chapter 4 Concepts Flashcards
How many government branches are there?
There are three branches of government.
What does the legislative branch do?
Legislative branch of government is the branch of government that makes laws.
What is the job of the Judicial branch?
The job of the judicial branch is to make sure the laws are fair and follow the constitution.
What does the executive branch do?
The executive branch carries out the laws.
What are some ways that government helps keep us safe
The government hires police officers, firefighters and create traffic laws
Write a summary about the rights that colonists believed all people should have
The right to live freely, follow any religion and to vote
Describe the The United States constitution
The United States constitution is The highest law in the country
What are the 2 parts of Congress
THE SENATE
AND
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Explain the different jobs the president has as the leader of the executive branch
The president is:
Incharge of the military
Sign bills into laws and
Works with the cabinet
What is the branch that includes the Supreme Court?
The judicial branch
What is the system that makes sure the government’s 3 branches works fairly together.
A system of CHECKS AND BALANCES
What is an example of a service the LOCAL GOVERNMENT provides
Local government runs the fire department
What are services provided by the state government
State government decides rules for voting.
State government works with local governments to build and fix state highways
Makes laws to keep us safe
Who is the leader of the national government
The PRESIDENT
How do the 3 levels of government work together
The 3 levels of government work together by building bridges, roads, and buildings.
The state courts and US Supreme Court may hear cases that are not settled in the local courts.
