Studies Weekly Week 1

Front

What are the three levels of government in the United States?

Back

Federal, State, Local

Front

A justice for the Supreme Court is nominated by_______.

Back

the president and voted on by the senators

Front

The purpose of the United States government is to: protect citizens' rights and promote the common good

Back

protect citizens' rights and promote the common good

Front

Rule of Law means ______

Back

everyone must obey the same laws

Front

Common good is when _______.

Back

people think about what is best for everyone

Front

The document that protects individual rights in the United States is called _____.

Back

The Bill of Rights

Front

Three natural rights that cannot be taken away are: life, liberty, and the pursuit of hapiness

Back

life, liberty, and the pursuit of hapiness

Front

Examples of civil rights include: life and liberty, pursuit of happiness and property, voting and fair trial by jury, lower taxes and promotions

Back

voting and fair trial by jury

Front

Which is NOT a branch of the government? Judicial, Legislative, Executive

Back

Liberation

Front

Which is NOT an example of why we pay taxes? Teachers/Public Education, Roads and Highways, Police and Firedepartment, Taco Bell

Back

Taco Bell