The job of the executive branch is:

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government has too much power?

• judicial branch

• constitutional convention

• legislative branch

• checks and balances

What are the first ten amendments called? 

• Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Torah
• Common Sense

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Our three branches of government are:

• Legislative, Independent, Judicial

• Judicial, Executive, Legislative

• Local, State, Federal

• Tall, Grande, Venti

Why is it important to have rules and laws?

• It is not important

• To promote the common good

• To make people do what the government wants

What is 'popular sovereignty?'

• The power of government comes from the people.

• The president is the most popular.

• People voting for what is the most popular law.

What is the 'rule of law?'

• Only some people have to follow the rules. The president does not.

• Everyone must follow the rules/laws, even the president and government officials.

• All rules become laws in our country.

What is the job of the legislative branch?

• To make laws.

• To enforce laws.

• To interpret laws.

What is the job of judicial branch?

• To make laws.

• To interpret laws.

• To enforce laws.

What is the preamble of the constitution?

• The conclusion to the Constitution.

• It explains that the Constitution is hard to read.

• An introduction to the Constitution.