American Government

What is federalism?

• The power of the President

• Powers shared and divided by the federal government and state government

• The power of the States

Federal government means what?

• The Wauconda Government

• The Illinois Government

• The U.S. Government

What is our state government?

• Illinois Government

• The U.S. Government

• The Wauconda Government

What is our local government?

• Illinois Government

• US Government

• Wauconda Government

What document started the idea of federalism in the year 1215?

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

If you are accused of a crime you have the right to what?

• go to jail

• run away

• go to court

What would you find in the Legislative Branch of the US? Check 3 that apply.

• congress

• president

• senate

• house of representatives

The Legislative Branch does what?

• enforces laws

• makes laws

• interpret laws

Who would you find in the Executive Branch of the US?

• Mayor

• Senator

• President

The Executive Branch does what?

• Enforces Laws

• Makes Laws

• Interprets Laws