Unit 3 Civics

The U.S. Constitution begins with these words. What does, "We the People", say about our form of government?

(hint: the U.S. form of government is a democracy)

• that a king has all the power

• that a president has all the power

• that the citizens (all of us together) have the power

• that a group of wealthy families ("the elite") have all the power

Each branch of the government has a way to limit the powers of the other two branches. Ex= the President can veto

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Power

What are the three branches of government?

• Legislative, Administrative, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Judiciary

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

What is the main role of the legislative branch of government?

• Make, amend, and repeal laws

• Ensure laws are fairly applied

• Set policies

• Enforce laws

Congress is divided into two chambers: the ______________ and the House of Representatives.

• Supreme Court

• White House

• Capitol Building

• Senate

Which Article in the Constitution established the Executive Branch?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

The main job of the executive branch is to 

• enforce laws
• make laws
• interpret laws
• pardon criminals

The __________ is the highest court.

• Legislative Branch

• Secretary Branch

• Executive Branch

• Supreme Court

There are ________ Justices in the Supreme Court.

• 10

• 30

• 4

• 9

What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?

• To write the laws

• To pass bills

• To interpret an explain laws

• To veto laws