The American Government

Finish this quote from the text, " the consent of the..."

• governed
• people
• constitution

What does the quote above mean?

• The people make the laws
• The people enforce the laws
• The people take part in government

A constitution is...

• A plan for how a country will work
• A declaration of our independence from England
• A list of rules

The constitution does not help our country's government work for the people.

• True
• False

Federal means...

• local
• national
• state

How many branches of government are there?

• three
• two
• four

Where is our nationals capital?

The legislative branch makes the...

• laws
• leads
• up holds the laws

The word "legislate" means to...

• to have legs
• make laws
• to use a slate

Who leads the executive branch of our government?

• The Senate and House of Representatives
• The Supreme Court
• The President and Vice President