U.S. Government System

Question 1

Executive Branch enforces…what? (1 thing)

Answer 1

The executive branch enforces our country’s laws.

Question 2

Legislative Branch makes…what? (2 things)

Answer 2

The legislative branch makes the laws and sets taxes.

Question 3

Judicial Branch interprets…what? (1 thing)

Answer 3

The judicial branch interprets the laws, or decides what they mean.

Question 4

Who leads our country?

Answer 4

Our federal government that leads our country.

Question 5

Who does the federal government share its power with?

Answer 5

The federal government shares its power with state governments.

Question 6

The federal government has the power to:

Answer 6

print money
declare war
build the military
make treaties (agreements with foreign countries)
make rules for doing business between the states and foreign nations
create post offices and issue postage
make laws to enforce the Constitution

Question 7

What does the state government control?

Answer 7

State governments control state laws within each state.

Question 8

Who is the leader of our state government?

Answer 8

The governor.

Question 9

Other than our president, who is our state’s commander-in-chief?

Answer 9

The governor is also the commander-in-chief of the state’s military.

Question 10

Who does our local government lead?

Answer 10

Local governments lead our towns, cities, and counties.

Question 11

Who can make a difference in our communities?

Answer 11

Citizens can make a difference in their communities.

Question 12

What are citizens responsible for?

Answer 12

Responsible citizens vote, obey laws, and pay taxes.

Responsible citizens also respect and protect the rights of others.

Question 13

What two things did our Constitution say we need to respect?

Answer 13

The Constitution says that we need to respect individual rights and freedoms.

Question 14

Name four things that our Constitutions’ foundation is based on:

Answer 14

justice, fairness, equality, and the common good.

Question 15

____________ is about making sure that everyone has what they need to be successful

Answer 15

Fairness

Question 16

___________ means that all people are treated the same, regardless of who they are.

Answer 16

Equality

Question 17

___________ means that people behave in a way that is fair, equal, and balanced for everyone.

Answer 17

Justice

Question 18

__________ means that the government is accountable to the law.

Answer 18

Rule of law

Question 19

Re: Rule of the Law

What are the four important requirements with the rule of law?

Answer 19

1. Laws have to be adopted and approved through government processes.
2. Laws have to be clear, and everyone needs to know about them.
3. Laws are applied equally for all citizens.
4. When there are disputes about the law, individuals will have representatives who are neutral to deliver the best outcome.

Question 20

True or False:

Rule of law means that both citizens and government leaders must obey the same laws.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

The ________________ is when people think about what is best for everyone.

Answer 21

common good

Question 22

We can overcome conflict by engaging in ____________ .

Answer 22

civil discourse

Question 23

______________ helps people work peacefully together and define problems in a kind way.

Answer 23

Civil discourse

Question 24

Although there are people with different opinions in a debate, civil discourse reminds us to treat others with _______.

Answer 24

respect

Question 25

_________ or __________, are rights that you are born with.

All citizens are equal regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, culture, or religious beliefs.

Answer 25

Inalienable rights, or natural rights

Question 26

__________ create equality and ensure that everyone’s rights are protected.

Examples of civil rights include 
the right to vote, 
the right to a fair trial, 
the right to a public education, and 
the right to use public facilities.

Answer 26

Civil rights

Question 27

______________ make sure all citizens are able to participate in the political process.

Citizens can participate at the local, state, and national level without government interference. ___________ include rights such as the right to vote, petition, assemble, and run for public office.

Answer 27

Political rights

Question 28

____________ are financial choices and privileges that individuals may select without government interference.

The right to own property, change employment, operate a business, and join a labor union.

Answer 28

Economic rights