Chapter 5: Government

What is the Constitution?

• The Declaration of War against England.

• A plan for the US government ( how it works and its laws)

• A set of school rules

The Executive Branch is...

• Makes sure that laws are followed.

• Creates new laws for United States.

• Makes sure that laws are fair and follow the Constitution.

The Legislative Branch...

• Makes sures that the laws are followed.

• Makes sure that the laws are fair and follow the US Constitution.

• Creates new laws for the US.

The Judicial Branch includes

• is the President of the US of America

• The Supreme Court

• Members of Congress

Local government takes care of the _____ you live in and is lead by the ______.

• state, President

• country, Mayor

• town, Mayor

True or False.

All 50 states have the same exact state laws.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False

The House of Representatives has the same number of Representatives from each of the 50 states.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False.

The President of the United States can veto a law that Congress passed.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Rules are set by parents and teachers to..

• help you stay safe.

• help you get along with others.

• help you learn to respect others.

• All 3 choices.

One consequence of not following the posted speed limit is

• you must pay a fine.

• you get sent to your room.

• you must take the bus.