Exit Ticket: Government and Bill of Rights

Match 'Executive Branch' with its correct definition.

• The part of government that makes laws; includes Congress.

• The leader of a city or town responsible for its management.

• Having to do with a city or town government.

• The part of government that enforces laws and runs the country or state.

• The part of government that decides what laws mean and if they are fair.

Match each branch or role of government with its correct definition.

• Legislative Branch

• Having to do with a city or town government.

• Mayor

• The leader of a city or town responsible for its management.

• Municipal

• The part of government that enforces laws and runs the country or state.

• Executive Branch

• The part of government that makes laws; includes Congress.

• Judicial Branch

• The part of government that decides what laws mean and if they are fair.

Match each branch or government role with its correct definition.

• Municipal

• The leader of a city or town responsible for its management.

• Mayor

• Having to do with a city or town government.

• Legislative Branch

• The part of government that enforces laws and runs the country or state.

• Judicial Branch

• The part of government that decides what laws mean and if they are fair.

• Executive Branch

• The part of government that makes laws; includes Congress.

Match each government-related term with its correct definition.

• Executive Branch

• Makes laws; includes Congress.

• Municipal

• Leader of a city or town.

• Judicial Branch

• Related to city or town government.

• Mayor

• Decides what laws mean and if they are fair.

• Legislative Branch

• Enforces laws and runs the government.

Match each term with its correct definition.

• Municipal

• The leader of a city or town responsible for its management.

• Legislative Branch

• The part of government that enforces laws and runs the country or state.

• Judicial Branch

• The part of government that makes laws; includes Congress.

• Mayor

• Related to city or town government.

• Executive Branch

• The part of government that decides what laws mean and if they are fair.

The city government decides they want to build a new highway. A group of neighbors meets at the local park to discuss how this will affect their homes and to sign a petition to stop the construction. The Right being described here is (a)   and it is important because it allows people to gather and express their concerns.

• Freedom of Religion (Believe)
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of Assembly
• Right to a Fair Trial (Due Process)

A new law is proposed that requires every citizen to attend a specific church service every Sunday morning. Which Right is being described and why is it important?

• Freedom of Religion (Believe)

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Assembly

• Right to a Fair Trial (Due Process)

Match each right with the situation it protects.

• You are given a court date and a chance to defend yourself before being punished for a crime.

• Freedom of Speech

• You can express your opinions publicly without fear of punishment.

• Freedom of Religion (Believe)

• You are allowed to practice any faith or none at all without government interference.

• Right to a Fair Trial (Due Process)

• You can gather peacefully with others for meetings or protests.

• Freedom of Assembly

You write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper explaining why you think the city needs more bike lanes. The newspaper publishes your letter for everyone to read. The Right being described is (a)   . This right is important because it allows people to express their opinions publicly.

• Freedom of Religion (Believe)
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of Assembly
• Right to a Fair Trial (Due Process)

A student is suspended from school for expressing their opinion about a school policy. Which Right might be violated in this situation?

• Freedom of Religion (Believe)

• Right to a Fair Trial (Due Process)

• Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of Speech