Government and Citizenship

What are the different types of government systems?

• democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, communism, socialism, and anarchy

• oligarchy

• theocracy

• fascism

What are the responsibilities of the judicial branch of government?

• Interpreting and applying the law, resolving disputes, and ensuring justice is served.

• Investigating crimes, prosecuting offenders, and maintaining public order.

• Collecting taxes, providing public services, and regulating commerce.

• Creating and enforcing laws, overseeing the military, and managing foreign relations.

What is the role of the judiciary in a democratic country?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws and ensure they are applied fairly

• To elect the president

What is the primary function of the legislative branch of government?

• Enforcing laws and carrying out day-to-day operations of the government.

• Creating new laws and regulations.

• Interpreting laws and making legal decisions.

• Representing the government in international affairs.

What is the typical term length for a senator in the United States?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

The process of becoming a new citizen.

• Naturalization

• Felony

• Deficit

• Municipal

Composed of two legislative chambers or houses.

• Bicameral

• Balanced Budget

• Bill of Rights

• Municipal

A section of a constitution than protects individual freedom.

• Bill of Rights

• Appropriations Bill

• Balanced Budget

• Bicameral

Of or relating to the government of a city or town.

• Municipal

• Felony

• Naturalization

• Bicameral

Each branch of the government shares its powers and checks the other two. Prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Individual rights

• Separation of Powers