Social Studies: Chapter 5 Vocabulary

What is the role of the Legislative branch?

• To make the laws

• To carry out the laws

• To decide what the laws mean

• To enforce the laws

What does the Executive branch do?

• Makes the laws

• makes sure laws are carried out and followed

• Decides what the laws mean

• Sets guidelines for schools

What does "Federal" mean?

• Local

• State

• National

• International

What are "Rights"?

• Things that are due to everyone

• Guidelines set by teachers

• Rules set by the government

• Agreements between people

What is a "Volunteer"?

• Someone who works for pay

• Someone who does a job without pay

• Someone who makes laws

• Someone who decides legal cases

Who is a "Hero"?

• A person who makes laws

• A person who helps make the world a better place

• A person who decides legal cases

• A person who sets guidelines

What is a "Compromise"?

• A law made by the government

• An agreement when people have different ideas

• A rule set by parents

• A decision made by a jury

What is the "Supreme Court"?

• The highest court in the United States

• A group of citizens who decide cases

• A branch of the government

• A set of guidelines

What are "Rules"?

• Guidelines set by parents and teachers

• Laws made by the government

• Agreements between people

• Rights due to everyone

What are "Laws"?

• Guidelines set by parents

• Rules citizens must follow set by the government

• Agreements between people

• Things due to everyone