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WorksheetsUnit 9 Government
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 34mins
A set of basic laws and principles that a country or organization is governed by
Sets up how our government is organized
(a)
Every person living in the U.S. must follow the laws of this document
Texas Constitution
U.S. Constitution
California Constitution
New York Constitution
Every person living in the state of Texas must follow the laws of this document
Voters must approve any changes
Weak governor
U.S. Constitution
Texas Constitution
Oregon Constitution
Illinois Constitution
"We the people" form the government.
The authority of the government comes from the people who vote.
People Power
People Rule
(a)
We the people elect representatives who make decisions for us.
Reps from the public
Rep + Public = Republic
(a)
"I have rights that are listed in the Bill of Rights!"
Freedom of speech
Right to a jury and fair trial, etc.
(a)
Divides power into 3 branches so that too much power is not concentrated in one place.
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Each branch can check the other two to make sure they're not abusing their power.
President can veto laws of Congress
Senate can impeach the President
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Power is shared/divided between the federal (national) and state governments.
Federal government can declare war on other nations
State governments set up schools
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Limited Government
Our national government has no duties or powers, other than those powers specifically granted to it in the Constitution.
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
A small change, improvement, or addition that is made to a law or document
(a)
Enforces the laws
The President
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Mr. Greer
Makes the laws
Congress, made up of two chambers:
Senate, 100 members
House of Representatives, 435 members
Total membership = 535
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Mr. Greer
Interprets the laws
The Supreme Court
made up of 9 judges
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Mr. Greer
Upper house of the Legislature
100 members
Two from each state
Elected for six years, no term limits
(a)
Lower house of the Legislature
435 members
Representation based on population (states with more people get more representatives)
Elected for two years, no term limits
(a)
First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Meant to protect individual rights
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
An area of a state that has its own government to deal with local matters. It is bigger than a city but smaller than a state.
Planet
County
States
Nation
Revenue
The ways that the government budgets and spends money.
(a)
The person in charge of governing a state in the U.S.
Senator
Governor
Mayor
President
When someone is chosen for a position or job
(a)
The basic idea that a plan or system is based on.
(a)
To refuse to accept a particular plan or suggestion.
The ability of the President to ignore Congressional legislation (laws)
Congress can still pass laws over a President's veto if a law gets support from 2/3 of Congress' members
Override
Signature
Veto
Impeachment
If a government official is impeached, they are formally charged with a serious crime in a special government court.
A way to remove a government official from power
Impeachment
Fired
Sacked
Hired
The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
Impeachment
Veto
Bill
Judicial Review
The politicians with important positions in a government who meet to make decisions or advise the leader of the government
Chosen by the President
Members confirmed by the Senate
(a)
A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.
Democrat
Republican
Political Party
Green Party
One of the political parties in the U.S.
Believe that the federal government should help give everyone the opportunity to succeed
Want higher taxes to pay for federal programs
Democrat
Republican
Political Party
Green Party
One of the political parties in the U.S.
Believe hard work and personal responsibility should lead to individual success
Want less taxes and a weaker federal government
Democrat
Republican
Political Party
Green Party
The goals a government hopes to make happen.
(a)
The group of people who control a country
(a)
