13 questions
What are the levels of government?
mayors, senators, and president
house of representatives, senate, and executive
federal, state, and local
mayors, governors, and senators
How is a justice for the Supreme Court nominated and voted in?
nominated the Senate and voted in by the president
nominated the state and voted on in the House of Representatives
nominated by other judges and voted on by the president
nominated by the president and voted on by senators
What is the purpose of the United States government?
to protect citizens' rights and promote the common good
to protect the rights of the states and promote the common good
protect the common good and promote the state
protect taxes and common good for the states
How does the government raise money to pay for operations and services?
Fundraisers
Taxes
Jobs
Why does the government raise taxes?
Pay for services
Pay for schools
Pay for roads
Pay for firefighters and police
What does rule of law mean?
judges have special powers
everyone must obey the same laws
the majority determines the consequences
there are different rules for everyone
What is "common good"?
no one is treated differently
each person has their own consequences
people think about what is best for everyone
a common group makes the rules
Which document protects individual rights in the United States?
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Magna Carta
the Charter of Privileges
the Bill of Rights
What does the legislative branch do?
enforces our country's laws
makes the laws and sets taxes
interpret the laws
What does the executive branch do?
signs or vetoes laws
enforces the country's laws
in charge of the military
sets taxes
decides what laws mean
What does the judicial branch do?
vetoes laws
interprets laws
determine if laws follow Constitution
make sure law is followed and rights are protected
Which three natural rights cannot be taken away?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
truth, justice, and equality
common good, honesty, and freedom
freedom, liberty, and equality
Which of the following is an example of civil rights?
life and liberty
pursuit of happiness and property
voting and fair trial by jury
lower taxes and promotions