Government: "America's Democracy" and "The Executive Branch"

Front

That's how democracy works: People decide matters by _______.

Back

voting

Front

What kind of government does the United States have?

Back

Representative Democracy

Front

What does "Separation of Powers" mean?

Back

Each branch has different powers so one branch cannot control the whole government.

Front

In the United States there are _______ levels of government.

Back

three, 3

Front

Do you think 3 branches of government makes sense?

Back

Yes or No

Front

The legislative branch has the power to _______

Back

make laws

Front

The executive branch ________

Back

carries out the laws

Front

The judicial branch

Back

decides how laws should be applied

Front

According to the Constitution, only the federal government can print money. Do you think states should be allowed to print their own money?

Back

No, because another state might not accept my money when I travel there.

Front

The ________ is the head of the executive branch.

Back

president