Civics Handbook Review

What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?

• Federalism

• The Bill of Rights

• Taxes

The power of the government comes from...

• due process

• elected officials

• the people

_______________ is a system for running a community, state, or country.

• government

• democracy

• common good

• checks and balances

Which three ideas helped shape the US government? (Pick 3)

• fairness

• equality

• sharing

• common good

______________ is a system of government in which a national government shares power with states or other small units.

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Amendment

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

The ______________ is the written plan for government.

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• due process

Who is the head of the executive branch?

• the president

• the mayor

• the principal