Government

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

• governor

• mayor

• president

• speaker of the house

What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power?

• judicial branch

• constitutional convention

• legislative branch

• checks and balances

What are the first ten amendments called? 

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Torah

• Common Sense

Which of the following is part of Congress?

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• President

• Cabinet

The ​ (a)   helps to make laws and keep us safe.

• announced

• candidates

• convince

• decisions

• elect

• estimate

• government

• independent

​ (a)   is one of the places where decisions for a city are made.

• City hall

• Playground

• City council

• News conference

Whose members are based on state population?

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

Whose members are appointed for life?

• Supreme Court

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Cabinet

Which word means to approve or accept?

• ammendment

• ratify

• legislative

• veto

What was the first attempt at creating a government?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights