4th Grade SS Civics and Government Review

Front

What is one way the Legislative branch checks (blocks) the Executive branch?

Back

It can override the President's veto.

Front

What is one way the Judicial branch checks, or blocks, the Legislative branch?

Back

It can rule that a law is unconstitutional.

Front

What is one power the state and federal governments share? They both control trade routes between states. They both collect taxes. They both set up public schools.

Back

They both collect taxes.

Front

Which power is for states ONLY?

Back

Only states can set up public schools.

Front

You want to tell how you feel about the new school rules. Which right are you using?

Back

Freedom of Speech

Front

Why did the writers of the Constitution create a separation of powers between the three branches?

Back

to limit the power of government

Front

The division of the government into three branches is called...

Back

checks and balances

Front

Why is it so important that the preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People?"

Back

it means the people consent to the governed

Front

Why was freedom of expression important to the writers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?

Back

so the citizens could state how they felt about the government

Front

Which leader correctly replaces the question mark? Options: President, Judge, Senator

Back

President