| You're Not the Boss of Me |
| #1 |
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| #2 |
What was the major problem with the Articles of Confederation? |
It left the federal government too weak to run the country (answers may vary). |
| #3 |
Which word means the separation of power between different levels of government? |
The word is federalism |
| #4 |
What are the 3 ways (levels) in which power is distributed in the U.S.? |
Power is split between the federal government, the state governments, and the people |
| #5 |
Why did the framers of the Constitution want to make sure that power was divided between groups of people? |
They were afraid of one person or group of people having too much power because of their experience with a king. |
| Don't Let Me Have to Check You! |
| #1 |
How many branches of government are there in the U.S. government? |
There are 3 branches in the U.S. government. |
| #2 |
Name the branches of government. |
The branches of government are the Executive, Legislative, and the Judicial Branch. |
| #3 |
Which branch of the U.S. government is the most powerful? |
No branch is the most powerful. They are all equal. |
| #4 |
What is the system called that separated the government into branches? |
The system of checks and balances separated the government into branches. (Separation of powers may be accepted) |
| #5 |
Name the document that created the government of the United States. |
The Constitution created the government of the United States. |
| Is That Even Legal? |
| #1 |
Which branch of the government is responsible for making laws? |
The legislative branch makes the laws. |
| #2 |
What is another name for the men and women who make up the branch of the government that makes the laws? |
The U.S. Congress is the name of the men and women in that branch. |
| #3 |
True or False: Only the legislative branch can declare war? |
This is true. |
| #4 |
True or False: Each state in the United States has its own legislative branch to make laws for the individual states. |
True |
| #5 |
Which branch of the U.S. government approves Supreme Court nominees? |
The legislative branch approves the nominees. |
| Will You Carry This Out for Me? |
| #1 |
Who is the head of the executive branch of the U.S. government? |
The President is the head of the Executive Branch. |
| #2 |
Who is the current Vice President of the United States? |
Joseph (Joe) Biden is the Vice President |
| #3 |
True or false: Congress cannot override a President's veto. |
False. Congress can override a veto as long as two-thirds of Congress agrees to do so. |
| #4 |
What is the title that the President holds as the leader of America's military? |
He or she is the Commander-in-Chief of the military. |
| #5 |
What is the job of the executive branch of the U.S. government? |
The main job is to enforce or carry out the laws of the land. |
| Branches, and levels, and folks, OH MY! |
| #1 |
Which branch of the government interprets the laws to determine if they follow the Constitution? |
The judicial branch interprets the laws. |
| #2 |
Which level of government power decides speed limits? |
The state governments decide speed limits for the states. |
| #3 |
Which branch of government has the ability to tax the people? |
The legislative branch can tax the people. |
| #4 |
Which level of power has the right to choose their own friends? |
The people have the right to choose their own friends. |
| #5 |
Who is the governor of Michigan and what branch of the state government does he or she head? |
Jennifer Granholm is the governor and she heads Michigan's executive branch. |
