Unit 3 - Government

What is the system of "checks and balances"?

• A system where you write a check, then see how much money you have left

• A system where you weigh yourself and see if it's correct

• A system that allows the three branches to have equal power

Where does the legislative branch work?

• The Capitol Building

• Supreme Court

• Harrisburg

• The White House

Who is the leader of the judicial branch?

• President Trump

• The President

• State Representatives

• Supreme Court

What is the purpose of the executive branch?

• Carries out laws

• Makes laws

• Makes sure laws follow the constitution

Why do we have elections?

• To participate in community events

• To select public leaders

Which one is a service provided by the local government?

• Printing money

• National parks

• Schools

Which one is a service provided by the state government?

• Fixing roads and highways

• FBI

• Schools

Which one is a service provided by the national government?

• State police

• Trash collection

• Printing money

What is a veto?

• To say yes to a bill

• To reject a bill

• To sign a bill

If YOU wanted to make a change to a law, what could you do?

• Tell Miss Murphy

• Tell your parents

• Write a letter to the mayor

• Write a letter to President Trump