Understanding Your Role in Elections - myON Book

Citizens vote for officials to represent them on what three levels?

• Federal

• Country

• State

• Local

What are the three branches of government?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Presidential

• Legislative

What is a true statement about the legislative branch of government?

• The legislative branch makes sure that laws follow the US Constitution.

• The legislative branch carries out laws.

• The legislative branch consists of the United States president.

• The legislative branch makes the laws that govern the country.

What is a true statement about the executive branch of government?

• The executive branch makes sure that laws follow the US Constitution.

• The executive branch carries out laws.

• The executive branch does not have to follow the laws it carries out.

• The executive branch makes the laws that govern the country.

What is a true statement about the judicial branch of government?

• The judicial branch makes sure that laws follow the US Constitution.

• The judicial branch carries out laws.

• The judicial branch consists of the presidential cabinet.

• The judicial branch makes the laws that govern the country.

A state's number of representatives is based on the state's _________.

• communities

• population

• tribes

• representatives

Which branch of the government is made up of the President and his or her cabinet members?

• US Congress Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

Which of the following are requirements to run for the United States President? (Choose more than one answer)

• Person must be born in the United States

• Person must be at least 35 years of age.

• Person must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

• Person must own a dog.

What is a campaign?

• Series of activities that encourage citizens to vote for a certain politician.

• Candidate campaign in many different ways.

• You've watched TV during an election year.

• Candidates running for office.

Why are debates important?

• You may be able to attend the debates.

• Moderators ask candidates questions.

• Debates help voters understand each candidate's plan and viewpoint.

• Candidates take turns answering questions.