In the United States, we have a _________________ for deciding who will be mayor or governor.

The Constitution describes how the United States government is organized and how it works.

The United States has four branches of government.

__________________ means that the power of the government is divided among the branches. Each branch has different powers so one branch alone cannot control the whole government.

In a ___________________, the people elect individuals to represent them.

The _______________ deal with matters that affect the nation as a whole.

________________ deal with matters that affect the local community, such as speed limits and trash collection.

Who makes up the executive branch?

The executive branch is responsible for enforcing the laws that Congress makes.

The president can issue _________________. These are rules that must be followed as if it were a law.

The vice president’s main job is to be prepared to take over for the president if needed.

A ___________ is a proposal, or suggestion, for a law.

To ___________ a bill is to reject it.

Members of the ______________ are appointed by the president and they advise the president on matters in their area.