We the People: Our Government Systems- Review

Which important document is this and what is it's purpose?

• The U.S. Constitution:

  Outlines the structure of the U.S. government

• Ward Elementary Rules:

  To keep everyone safe

• The Declaration of Independence:

  Declares the 13 colonies as independent states

• The Bill of Rights:

  Ensures the basic rights of all U.S. citizens

What are the responsibilities of the Judicial Branch?

• to decide what the laws mean and decide it the laws follow the constitution

• to make the laws and establish taxes

• to make sure the laws are carried out

Which group of people were responsible for creating the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

• the Navajo Code Talkers

• the Supreme Court

• the Founding Fathers

• the Four Chaplains

The 3 branches of government were created by The Founding Fathers in order to-

• make the voting process quicker

• have all the power in the executive branch

• prevent one branch from becoming too powerful

• make sure elected leaders are honest and trustworthy

Good citizens are responsible, trustworthy, respectful, treat others fairly, care about the environment, and show civic responsibility.

Which of the following is an example of being a good citizen?

• Pushing others on the playground

• Throwing trash out the car window

• Respecting your classmates and teachers

• Not being honest

In a community, how are governors and mayors chosen?

• They are appointed by the president.

• They pay to become the leader.

• They declare themselves the leader.

• They are elected by the people.

Which important document is this and what is its purpose?

• The U.S. Constitution:

  Outlines the structure of the U.S. government

• Ward Elementary Rules:

  To keep everyone safe

• The Declaration of Independence:

  Declares the 13 colonies as independent states

• The Bill of Rights:

  Ensures the basic rights of all U.S. citizens

What are the responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?

• to decide what the laws mean and decide it the laws follow the constitution

• to make the laws and establish taxes

• to make sure the laws are carried out

In our country, citizens...

- vote for leaders who make laws.

- give permission to the government to make laws.

- agree to obey the laws.

This is called _____________.

• The Free Enterprise System

• The pursuit of happiness

• The consent of the governed

• The law of the land

Which important document is this and what is it's purpose?

• The U.S. Constitution:

  Outlines the structure of the U.S. government

• Ward Elementary Rules:

  To keep everyone safe

• The Declaration of Independence:

  Declares the 13 colonies as independent states

• The Bill of Rights:

  Ensures the basic rights of all U.S. citizens