The executive branch...

• makes sure that laws follow the Constitution

• makes laws based on what voters want

• can sign a law or send it back for changes

How are Senators and Representatives chosen?

• Senators are elected by Congress. two representatives are elected from each state.

• One senator is elected for each state. Representatives are appointed by the president.

• Each state elects two senators. the number of elected representatives depends on a state's population.

• The preside˜t appoints two senators for each state. Representatives are elected based on a state's population.

What happens if a person does not follow a law?

• That person is not allowed to vote.

• That person gets a second chance before there are consequences.

• That person must face consequences.

• That person must go to the Supreme Court for trial.

What do you see in this picture?

• a document

• a landmark

• a seal

• a symbol

For what reason would a representative hear your opinion and make an improvement?

• You and your friends go to vote in an election.

• You write a letter about a problem in your community.

• You go to the library to do research on how to solve a problem.

• You talk to your friends about how you think a problem could be solved.

What conclusion can you draw about tribal governments?

• They are modeled after state governments because they have charters and appointed leaders.

• They were established to deal with people who violate the law because they have a court system.

• They are similar to the federal government because they have a constitution and elected leaders.

• They were created to free citizens from a foreign government because they have declarations of independence.

Which two details would you add to support the main idea in turquoise?

• It declares freedom from another government. It lists state laws.

• It lists goals of the courts. It tells how state government is set up.

• It lists goals of the government. It tells how the government is set up.

• It appoints leaders for each branch. it lists goals of the government.

Our American ______ was/were first stated in the Declaration of Independence.

• symbol

• ideals

• value

• amend

Check all that are true about this map.

• The map shows California's 58 counties.

• Each town has cities and towns that have their own local government.

• Local governments are sometimes better at handling issues that affect these towns.

• This map shows the climate of the state.

Check all that are true about how are tribal governments structured.

• American Indian groups that are sovereign can govern themselves.

• They have constitutions and vote for their leaders.

• These groups have to pay taxes and follow the laws of the federal government.