Government & Civics

the state or fact of being accountable for something 

• vote
• responsibility 
• volunteer
• consequence

if you are over 18, you have the responsibility to do this

• consequence
• tax
• jury
• vote

a group of people who decide if someone has broken the law 

• responsibility
• vote
• jury
• volunteer 

a responsible citizen who helps in their community without pay 

• volunteer 
• taxes
• vote
• jury

money paid by citizens to support the government and their services 

• vote
• taxes
• responsibility 
• consequence

if you break the law, you must face one of these

• taxes
• volunteer 
• consequence
• vote

How are leaders chosen in a democracy? 

• rich people only 
• a few wise men
• a king or queen
• by the people

Which branch of government interprets the laws that Congress writes? 

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch 
• Judicial Branch 

Which branch of government writes laws? 

• Executive Branch 
• Legislative Branch 
• Judicial Branch 

Which branch of government can VETO bills? 

• Executive Branch 
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch