Social Studies

The town ________ makes laws in local government

• council

• nonprofit

• Bill of Rights

The _______ is part of the Constitution

• council

• governor

• Bill of Rights

The head of a state's executive branch is the _________.

• council

• governor

• nonprofit

Many people volunteer to work for a ______ group such as the Red Cross.

• nonprofit

• council

• Bill of Rights

What is one basic right protected by the Constitution?

• freedom of religion

• avoid traffic jams

• cannot meet in groups

Why is it important to vote?

• Talk about your idea on television

• Person's voice is heard

What is the first step for citizens to get a new law passed?

• Write to the President

• Get an idea and tell their representative

• Talk about their idea on the television

• Send their idea to the local newspaper

To whom does the representative present the bill?

• the newspaper

• the President

• the mayor

• Congress

A bill becomes United States law when it is signed by

• the President

• the governor

• the city council

• citizens

What could citizens do if Congress does not vote yes to pass the bill?

• Become angry

• Write and call lawmakers