Understanding Our Government and Rights

What is the main idea of democracy?

• A system where one person makes all the decisions

• A system where people vote to make decisions

• A system where only the rich can vote

• A system where there are no rules

Which of the following is a right protected by the First Amendment?

• The right to own a pet

• The right to free speech

• The right to drive a car

• The right to free healthcare

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• President, Congress, Supreme Court

• Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship

What is the main role of the Legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To judge laws

How does the system of checks and balances work?

• It allows one branch to control the others

• It ensures that no branch becomes too powerful

• It gives all power to the President

• It removes all power from the government

What is meant by the separation of powers?

• Dividing government roles into different branches

• Combining all government powers into one branch

• Giving all power to the military

• Allowing citizens to make all decisions

Which level of government is responsible for making laws for the entire country?

• Local

• State

• Federal

• County

What is one way the Executive branch can check the power of the Legislative branch?

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By vetoing bills

• By making laws

• By interpreting laws

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

What is the main difference between local and state government?

• Local government makes laws for the entire state

• State government makes laws for the entire country

• Local government deals with community issues, while state government deals with state-wide issues

• State government only deals with federal issues