3 Branches of Government

What type of government does America have?

• A king

• Democracy

• No government

What important document helped make the U.S. government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Milford Brook lunch menu

• The Book of Laws

What is a democracy?

• People can do whatever they want without getting in trouble

• People have no say in rules or laws

• People can vote for what they believe in

How many branches of government are there?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 3

The system where one branch checks the work of the other branches is called...

• rights

• The U.S. Constitution

• Checks and balances

• laws

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

• Make laws

• Make class rules

• Have parties

• Meet with other leaders around the world

What 2 parts make up Congress? (Pick more than one answer)

• Ms. Huard's class

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

Who is the leader of the Executive branch?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Ms. Gilston

• Congress

What are some of the President's jobs? (Pick more than one)

• Sign bills and make them laws

• Listen to court cases

• Meet other leaders

• Walk your dog

• Run the military

Who is the leader of the Judicial branch?

• The President

• The Supreme Court judges

• Ms. Barbarise

• Congress