Civics and American Government

How can we stay informed of current events in our nation (United States)?

• Donate Money

• Go to School

• Watch the news

• Vote in an election

How can you participate in civic life?

• Collect trash

• Vote in an election

• Talk to your friends

• Volunteer at a local food bank

As your public duty, what is required out of all US citizens?

• Wear a seatbelt

• Volunteer

• Obey all laws

• Give money to charity

It is important for the US government to pass what type of laws?

• Laws that make you rich and powerful

• Laws that promote the common good

• Laws that keep you safe only sometimes

• Laws that only keep you safe on the road

The common good is...

• Something that is common for all

• Something that will not benefit everyone

• Something that will benefit everyone

• Something that only a few people will enjoy

The president is the head of the Executive branch.

• TRUE

• FALSE

This branch is where laws are enforced.

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

This branch makes the laws at the national level and state level.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Congress is the head of this branch

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

This branch determines if the law is fair

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive