4th Grade Government

Which branch of government MAKES the laws?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

What is the constitution?

• A document giving the United States their freedom from England.
• A document telling the laws of the United States.
• A document telling who is president.
• A document that changed the Declaration of Independence. 

What type of government does the United States have?

• Presidential
• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Republic

What does "democracy" mean?

• Only one person is in charge of the government.
• Only a few people are in charge of the government.
• No one is in charge of the government.
• The people of the United States decide who is in charge of the government. 

What is a "bill"?

• Something Congress wants to make into a law.
• A law.
• Money.
• Something only the President can write.

What does the word "veto" mean?

• The President is fired. 
• A bill has become a law.
• The President "said no" to a bill from Congress.
• The President "said yes" to a bill from Congress.

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

• It tells the laws of the United States.
• It tells the President what his or her job is.
• It made the United States a free country.
• It says that the United States can still have a king and queen.

Which branch of government makes sure people are FOLLOWING THE LAWS?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

The Senate and the House of Representatives belong to which branch of government?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

What is the capital of the United States?

• Washington
• Washington, D.C.
• New York City