BELL RINGER 10/17

The branch of government responsible for making laws in the United States is the (a)   .

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Federal Branch

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

The Judicial Branch ensures that laws are fair and how they should be applied by (a)  

• By creating new laws
• By enforcing existing laws
• By interpreting laws
• By collecting taxes

Identify which level of government is responsible for managing garbage collection.

• Federal government

• State government

• Local government

• National government

In a classroom discussion, William and Lily are debating the concept of federalism in the United States. Describe the concept they are discussing.

• A system where the federal government has all the power

• A system where state governments have more power than the federal government

• A system where power is divided between national and state governments

• A system where local governments have the most power

According to yesterday's notes, which part of the Constitution protects freedom of speech?

• Bill of Rights

• Article 17

• Amendment 32

• The 4th Clause

According to yesterday's notes section on Federalism, what can states do?

• Declare war

• Print money

• Set driving laws & school laws

• Regulate international trade

How does the Bill of Rights protect freedom of religion for students like Zoe and Jackson in their school?

• By allowing the government to establish a national religion

• By prohibiting individuals from practicing their religion

• By allowing individuals to choose and practice their religion freely

• By requiring everyone to follow the same religion

Which branch of government is the Supreme Court a part of?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

The role of Congress in the U.S. government is to (a)   laws.

• To enforce laws
• To interpret laws
• To make laws
• To judge laws