Government. A Look at United States of America s Government

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Government. A Look at United States of America s Government"

Transcription

1 Government A Look at United States of America s Government

2 National (Federal) Government There are three branches of government. Having 3 branches keeps the power balanced. 3 Branches: Legislative, Judicial, and Executive

3 Legislative Branch makes laws (Legislative-L-Laws) Capitol Building on Capitol Hill where the Senate and House of Representatives are located

4 Congress is split into 2 parts: Senate and House of Representatives Senate 2 senators come from each state to the Senate. Senators serve for 6 years. 100 total senators in the U.S.

5 Georgia s Senators enator Johnny Isakson Senator Saxby Chambliss

6 House of Representatives Representatives are based on population (ex: 13 representatives from GA) to the House of Representatives 435 total representatives in the United States Each representative serves for two years

7 Our District s House of Representatives Representative Congressman Tom Price

8 Executive Branch carries out/enforces laws (Think: executive desk= boss of a company) The president is in charge of this branch.

9 The president is the Commander in Chief because he is the leader of the military. The president can President Barack Obama serve a MAXIMUM of 2 terms (4 years each, 8 years total).

10 The Vice President (Joe Biden) and Cabinet are also a part of this branch. The president can sign a bill into law OR veto a bill and send it back to Congress. Congress can vote (2/3 majority) to OVERRIDE a veto and pass the law anyway

11 Federal Judicial Branch judges laws and decides if they are fair The judicial branch interprets the laws. If something is UNCONSTITUTIONAL, it does not go along with the Constitution. The Supreme Court and court system make up the judicial branch.

12 There are 9 justices on the Supreme Court. They are chosen by the President. They can serve for life.

13 Separation of powers (three branches of government) gives us checks and balances - all branches are equally powerful.

14 State Government Every state in the USA has its own government. 3 branches, just like the federal government

15 State Executive Branch Governor- the head leader of a state Lieutenant Governor- vice-governor The governor signs bills, vetoes bills, and enforces laws. He chooses people to be in charge of state departments.

16 Governor Nathan Deal Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle

17 State Legislative Branch The Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta is where the governor, lietenant governor, and the general assembly meet. General Assembly is also called the State Legislature and it is made up of Georgia lawmakers.

18 The General Assembly is made of two parts: Senate and House of Representatives The GENERAL ASSEMBLY writes new laws, rewrites old laws, and votes on laws.

19 State Judicial Branch Georgia s State Supreme Court The judges in state courts decide if laws follow the state and national constitutions. They also decide punishments for crimes.

20 There is a supreme court of Georgia with 7 justices, followed by smaller courts to make up the court system. Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein of the Georgia Supreme Court

21 Local Government City or County Government 3 Branches, just like the federal and state governments

22 Local Executive Branch Enforces/Carries Out Laws The mayor leads the local executive branch. Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis

23 Local Legislative Branch make laws A city council makes laws for a city.

24 Local Judicial Branch interpret/translate laws Made up of county and city courts Decide if laws have been broken and settle disagreements Judges, lawyers, and juries are part of the local judicial branch. Dekalb Courthouse

25 Taxes There are federal, state, and local taxes. Federal taxes- military and services (EX: National Park Service) State taxes- schools, roads, hospitals, state parks, public service (police and firefighters) Local taxes- in your community: roads, schools, trash, water, libraries; paid through sales tax.

26 What are RIGHTS? Rights are freedoms that all people should have. EX: The right to free speech, the right to vote

27 What are RESPONSIBILITIES? Responsibilities are duties that you should do. EX: a citizen should vote, a citizen should pick up litter, follow the law

S8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government. a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and

S8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government. a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and S8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government. a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly. b. Describe

More information

The Executive Branch

The Executive Branch The Executive Branch Each state has its own constitution based on its unique history, needs, philosophy, and geography. Just like the national government, each state's constitution separates power between

More information

Standard CE.6a - Structure and Powers of National Government

Standard CE.6a - Structure and Powers of National Government Standard CE.6a - Structure and Powers of National Government The Constitution of the United States defines the structure and powers of the government. The powers held by government are divided between

More information

HIST-CE SOL CE 6 Unit Test Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions

HIST-CE SOL CE 6 Unit Test Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions HIST-CE SOL CE 6 Unit Test Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions [Exam ID:4W9T4A 1 In America, who makes the laws? A People elected to serve in the legislature B Cabinet members C People elected

More information

NC State Constitution

NC State Constitution NC State Constitution State & Federal Government Similarities Preamble, State Powers, Gov Responsibilities, Framework of Gov, Provision for Local Gov, Amendment Process Constitutional Principles Popular

More information

Unit #11: The National Government

Unit #11: The National Government Unit #11: The National Government 1. What document defines the current structure and powers of the national government? A. Magna Carta B. Articles of Confederation C. Constitution of the United States

More information

CONGRESSIONAL 8 TH DISTRICT Austin Scott (R) 230 Margie Drive, Suite 500 Warner Robins, GA (478) Fax (478)

CONGRESSIONAL 8 TH DISTRICT Austin Scott (R) 230 Margie Drive, Suite 500 Warner Robins, GA (478) Fax (478) U. S. SENATE: Saxby Chambliss ( R ) 100 Galleria Parkway Suite 1340 Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 763-9090, Fax (770) 226-8633 416 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3521, Fax (202)

More information

GeorGia S State of the State. Poll. Costas Spirou, Ph.D. and Min Kim, Ph.D. Department of Government and Sociology Georgia College

GeorGia S State of the State. Poll. Costas Spirou, Ph.D. and Min Kim, Ph.D. Department of Government and Sociology Georgia College GeorGia S State of the State Poll Costas Spirou, Ph.D. and Min Kim, Ph.D. Department of Government and Sociology Georgia College Contents 1 Introduction 3 Executive Summary 5 Overall Direction and Key

More information

When were the Bill of Rights ratified? 1791 What is the purpose of the Preamble? KNOW THE Give an introduction and summary of the Constitution

When were the Bill of Rights ratified? 1791 What is the purpose of the Preamble? KNOW THE Give an introduction and summary of the Constitution STUDY GUIDE - CONSTITUTION FLASH CARDS NAME: Background information What was the first national government of the country called? Why was a new Constitution needed? What powers did Congress have under

More information

Making the Laws. Georgia s Legislative Branch: The General Assembly. Georgia

Making the Laws. Georgia s Legislative Branch: The General Assembly. Georgia Making the Laws Georgia s Legislative Branch: The General Assembly Georgia Standards SS8CG2a: Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly. SS8CG2b: Describe

More information

Structure of the Constitution

Structure of the Constitution American History I Unit 2 Confederation, Constitution, and Compromise Structure of the Constitution Journal: What document created our government before the Constitution? Why did we change it? Remember:

More information

We the People Lesson 15. How did the Framers resolve the conflict about powers of the legislative branch?

We the People Lesson 15. How did the Framers resolve the conflict about powers of the legislative branch? We the People Lesson 15 How did the Framers resolve the conflict about powers of the legislative branch? The Capitol Building How much power should Congress have? Framers agreed stronger Nat l gov t needed

More information

Lesson 1. Nation and State. to change the law. Changes to the. Constitution are called amendments. The. first ten amendments are called the Bill of

Lesson 1. Nation and State. to change the law. Changes to the. Constitution are called amendments. The. first ten amendments are called the Bill of Lesson 1 Nation and State Governments make and carry out rules. They also settle arguments about rules. The rules that governments make are called laws. Towns and counties have governments. States, tribes,

More information

[ 3.1 ] An Overview of the Constitution

[ 3.1 ] An Overview of the Constitution [ 3.1 ] An Overview of the Constitution [ 3.1 ] An Overview of the Constitution Learning Objectives Understand the basic outline of the Constitution. Understand the basic principles of the Constitution:

More information

Separation of Powers

Separation of Powers Separation of Powers Separation of Powers: The Legislative Branch The legislative branch of government is Congress. Congress consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate Members of the House

More information

Answer Key for Writing Assignment

Answer Key for Writing Assignment Answer Key for Writing Assignment UNITED STATES NATIONAL GOVERNMENT ONLY: President is ultimate authority over states and tribes of the U.S. President can negotiate treaties with other countries. The President

More information

04 WLE SS Civic/Government (04wlesscivicgovernment)

04 WLE SS Civic/Government (04wlesscivicgovernment) Name: Date: 1. One of the most important rights and privileges for United States citizens is voting. How could voting lead to political change? A. Voting raises money for the government. B. Voting ensures

More information

American History 11R

American History 11R American History 11R 3 Branches of Government Legislative Branch To Make the Laws Executive Branch To Enforce the Laws Judicial Branch To Interpret the Laws Legislative Branch Article I of the Constitution.

More information

Georgia State Government

Georgia State Government Georgia State Government Georgia s Constitution Structure: Preamble/Introduction Eleven Articles: 1. Bill of Rights 2. Separation of Powers 3. Establishment of lower government & taxes Responsibilities

More information

Social Studies Lesson Plan- SS.3.C.3.3. Recognize that every state has a state constitution

Social Studies Lesson Plan- SS.3.C.3.3. Recognize that every state has a state constitution Teacher s Name: Employee Number: School: Social Studies Lesson Plan- SS.3.C.3.3 Recognize that every state has a state 1. Title: Every State Has a State Constitution 2. Overview - Big Ideas: Enduring Understandings

More information

Civics Study Guide: Final 2015

Civics Study Guide: Final 2015 Creation of the Constitution: Virginia Plan: Proposal for how the American government should look. Requested 3 branches of government (executive, judicial, legislative) and wanted the legislative branch

More information

The Framers of the Constitution worked some ideas into the Constitution that were intended to stop government from growing too powerful. I.

The Framers of the Constitution worked some ideas into the Constitution that were intended to stop government from growing too powerful. I. The Framers of the Constitution worked some ideas into the Constitution that were intended to stop government from growing too powerful. I. -Limited Government: All laws must follow the Constitution II.

More information

Unit 11: State and Local Government

Unit 11: State and Local Government Unit 11: State and Local Government SS8CG2 SS8CG6 THE BIG IDEA SS8CG2: The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government Analyze: to divide a complex idea into parts

More information

STUDY GUIDE Three Branches Test

STUDY GUIDE Three Branches Test STUDY GUIDE Three Branches Test NAME (Remember to review your notes and class materials as well as this guide.) 1 Circle, highlight, check, or underline the correct answers, or fill in the blanks. 1. The

More information

Ch. 5 Test Legislative Branch Government

Ch. 5 Test Legislative Branch Government Name: Date: 1. In 1998, California had forty-five representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives while Louisiana had seven. What accounts for the difference in these numbers? A. area of the states

More information

Seven Principles of U.S. Constitution

Seven Principles of U.S. Constitution Seven Principles of U.S. Constitution SEE: Divide students into 7 groups and each groups receives one question on a placard to answer. See attached placards. Have students try to answer in their group

More information

State and Local Government in the United States

State and Local Government in the United States State and Local Government in the United States www.whitehouse.gov The United States have three levels of government; a federal level, a state level and a local level. Each one has its own features and

More information

LEVELS & BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT

LEVELS & BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT LEVELS & BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT Who serves in the Legislative Branch? LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT Who serves in the executive branch? Executive Branch Enforces the law Who serves in the judicial

More information

White. 4. What do the stars on the flag mean? One for each state in the Union. 9. What is the 4th of July? Independence Day. July 4th.

White. 4. What do the stars on the flag mean? One for each state in the Union. 9. What is the 4th of July? Independence Day. July 4th. The following questions are examples of what may be asked of you on your examination for citizenship. You may practice for the exam by attempting to answer them. Your actual test will have ten (10) questions

More information

BASIC PRINCIPLES. Prevents any one person or group from taking control of the government

BASIC PRINCIPLES. Prevents any one person or group from taking control of the government BASIC PRINCIPLES Prevents any one person or group from taking control of the government 1. Popular Sovereignty- based on the consent of the governed - not everyone s rights equal -amendments- 15 th, 19

More information

Popular Sovereignty. Limited Government. Separation of Powers. Checks and Balances. Judicial Review. Federalism

Popular Sovereignty. Limited Government. Separation of Powers. Checks and Balances. Judicial Review. Federalism U.S. Constitution distributes the powers of the National Government among Congress: the legislative branch makes laws President: the executive branch enforces laws Courts: the judicial branch interprets

More information

Georgia s Constitution. SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia s constitution.

Georgia s Constitution. SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia s constitution. Georgia s Constitution Lesson Five (SS8CG1a) The student will explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution. Throughout its history, Georgia has operated under eleven constitutions (SS8CG1a):

More information

Early US. Unit 3 Visuals

Early US. Unit 3 Visuals Early US Unit 3 Visuals 1 st US Government Articles of Confederation Articles of Confederation 1 st form of national Gov t Powerful State Gov t Weak Central Gov t No Taxes Couldn t enforce laws No President

More information

Constitution Cheat Sheet

Constitution Cheat Sheet Constitution Cheat Sheet The Preamble to the Constitution has no force in law; instead, it establishes the "Why" of the Constitution. Why is this document in existence? It reflects the desires of the Framers

More information

Separation of powers and the democratic process

Separation of powers and the democratic process AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Separation of powers and the democratic process Americans regularly exercise their democratic rights by voting and by participating in political parties and election campaigns. The

More information

Chapter 5.1 I. Understanding the Constitution

Chapter 5.1 I. Understanding the Constitution Chapter 5.1 I. Understanding the Constitution 8.2.6 - The U.S. Constitution balances the powers of the federal government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. A. The framers of the

More information

The Board of Public Utilities & the State Legislature: A Working Relationship In New Jersey

The Board of Public Utilities & the State Legislature: A Working Relationship In New Jersey The Board of Public Utilities & the State Legislature: A Working Relationship In New Jersey The government of the State of New Jersey, like that of the United States, is divided into three co-equal branches:

More information

Three Branches, One Government

Three Branches, One Government Three Branches, One Government This game can be played by groups of two to three students or be used by individual students for practice and review. Purpose: to review the work of the executive, legislative,

More information

Unit 3 Branches & Levels of Gov t

Unit 3 Branches & Levels of Gov t Unit 3 Branches & Levels of Gov t Objective 1 Analyze the structure and powers of the federal executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Objective 2 Compare and contrast branches of government at the

More information

Define : Appointment confirmation:

Define : Appointment confirmation: Define : Appointment confirmation: Committee selection: How a Bill becomes a law? Term: Definitions: Appointment Confirmation Committee Selection How a Bill Becomes a Law Definition The Senate approving

More information

Georgia Constitution Question Bank

Georgia Constitution Question Bank Georgia Constitution Question Bank Here is a list of all of the questions in the test bank that will be used to create your exam. Your exam will consist of 40 of these questions chosen randomly. Good luck!!!!

More information

17. Who becomes President of the United States if the President should die? 22. How many changes or Amendments are there to the Constitution?

17. Who becomes President of the United States if the President should die? 22. How many changes or Amendments are there to the Constitution? The following are 100 sample U.S. History and Government Questions that may be asked during the Naturalization Exam. 100 Typical Questions 1. What are the colors of our flag? 2. How many stars are there

More information

Constitution Test Study Guide

Constitution Test Study Guide Constitution Test Study Guide Part One: Development of the Constitution Articles of Confederation: America's first government. The 13 states were loosely unified but the government was very weak, with

More information

FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 4 PM

FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 4 PM NEVADA POLL Interviews with 2,084 adults in Nevada conducted by telephone by Opinion Research Corporation on November 9-13,, including 304 voters who say they are likely to vote in the Nevada Republican

More information

CNEC AP U.S. Government and Politics Summer CONSTITUTION REVIEW AND GUIDE: Study Guide

CNEC AP U.S. Government and Politics Summer CONSTITUTION REVIEW AND GUIDE: Study Guide CNEC AP U.S. Government and Politics Summer CONSTITUTION REVIEW AND GUIDE: Study Guide THE BIRTH OF THE CONSTITUTION The Articles of Confederation Confederation: Constitution: Commerce: 2. What was the

More information

Being President. Formal Requirements. Informal Requirements. The Presidency. Secession and Impeachment. NOTES The Presidency

Being President. Formal Requirements. Informal Requirements. The Presidency. Secession and Impeachment. NOTES The Presidency The Presidency Being President normal road to the White House is to be elected serves 1 or 2 terms of 4 years 22 nd Amendment limited Presidents to 2 terms most presidents have been elected to office Formal

More information

HOT SEAT QUESTIONS H.FRY 3/2009. We the People. Unit What were some differences between Europe and the American Colonies in the 1770 s?

HOT SEAT QUESTIONS H.FRY 3/2009. We the People. Unit What were some differences between Europe and the American Colonies in the 1770 s? We the People Unit 1 1. What were some differences between Europe and the American Colonies in the 1770 s? Most nations in Europe were much smaller than the colonies. Only the rich could afford to buy

More information

Elected Officials Guide. mup.sos.state.ga.us (my voter page) Georgia Secretary of State

Elected Officials Guide. mup.sos.state.ga.us (my voter page) Georgia Secretary of State Elected Officials Guide mup.sos.state.ga.us (my voter page) Georgia Secretary of State www.sos.georgia.gov P.O. Box 10688 Savannah, GA 31412 Office: 912.656.7293 U.S. SENATE Sen. Johnny Isakson www.isakson.senate.gov

More information

Magruder s American Government

Magruder s American Government Presentation Pro Magruder s American Government C H A P T E R 24 Governing the States 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc. C H A P T E R 24 Governing the States SECTION 1 State Constitutions SECTION 2 State Legislatures

More information

We the People: The Role of the Citizen in the United States

We the People: The Role of the Citizen in the United States We the People: The Role of the Citizen in the United States In the United States, the government gets its power to govern from the people. We have a government of the people, by the people, and for the

More information

Welcome to Citizenship Lancaster

Welcome to Citizenship Lancaster Welcome to Citizenship Lancaster Monday, February 28, 2011 Goals of Citizenship Lancaster >To prepare you to pass the U.S. citizenship exam and interview. >To improve your ability to read, speak, and write

More information

This Is Georgia. This is...state and Local Government. Georgia s constitution contains several parts. These are listed below: Georgia s Constitution

This Is Georgia. This is...state and Local Government. Georgia s constitution contains several parts. These are listed below: Georgia s Constitution This Is Georgia SS8CG1 Describe the foundations of Georgia s government. a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution (preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments) as well as

More information

The Articles of Confederation (Simplified) Approved by all 13 states between 1777 and 1781.

The Articles of Confederation (Simplified) Approved by all 13 states between 1777 and 1781. The Articles of Confederation (Simplified) Approved by all 13 states between 1777 and 1781. The Articles of Confederation has 13 sections called articles. This is a short summary of each article. Article

More information

Comparing the U.S. Constitution & The Florida State Constitution. Mr. Raymond s Civics EOC Academy

Comparing the U.S. Constitution & The Florida State Constitution. Mr. Raymond s Civics EOC Academy Comparing the U.S. Constitution & The Florida State Constitution Mr. Raymond s Civics EOC Academy Last time: Federalism the National, State & Local Governments working together Benchmark: SS.7.C.3.13 Compare

More information

The Three Branches of Government include the executive, the legislative, and the

The Three Branches of Government include the executive, the legislative, and the Three Branches of the US Government The Three Branches of Government include the executive, the legislative, and the judicial branches. Each branch has a special role in the function of the United States

More information

Unit 4 Learning Objectives

Unit 4 Learning Objectives AP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Unit Four Part 2 The President and the Bureaucracy 2 1 Unit 4 Learning Objectives Running for President 4.1 Outline the stages in U.S. presidential elections and the differences

More information

Grade 7 History Mr. Norton

Grade 7 History Mr. Norton Grade 7 History Mr. Norton Signing of the Constitution: http://teachingamericanhistory.org/wp-content/themes/tah-main/images/imported/convention/glanzman.jpg Constitution: https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/images/1600/page_masthead/constitution.jpg

More information

FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 20 AT 6 AM

FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 20 AT 6 AM SOUTH CAROLINA POLL Interviews with 1,052 adults in South Carolina conducted by telephone by Opinion Research Corporation on July 16-18, 2007, including 432 voters who say they plan to vote in the South

More information

The Executive Branch

The Executive Branch The Executive Branch Cluster Everything you think of or associate with. The President of the United States Eight Roles of the President 1. Chief of State 2. Chief Executive 3. Chief Administrator 4. Chief

More information

Nine of the 13 states had to approve the Constitution in. order for it to be the law of the land. This happened on June 21,

Nine of the 13 states had to approve the Constitution in. order for it to be the law of the land. This happened on June 21, Task 1: Read Nine of the 13 states had to approve the Constitution in order for it to be the law of the land. This happened on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire ratified it. The government of the United

More information

The United States Constitution & The Illinois Constitution. Study Guide

The United States Constitution & The Illinois Constitution. Study Guide The United States Constitution & The Illinois Constitution Study Guide Test Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010 www.studystack.com/menu-279563 Separation of Powers: Checks & Balances Executive Legislative

More information

Section 1: The National Legislature. Chapter 10: Congress

Section 1: The National Legislature. Chapter 10: Congress Chapter 10: Congress Section 1: The National Legislature United States Government Introduction The United States is a representative democracy, meaning that we elect representatives to make decisions for

More information

9.3. The Legislative Branch Makes Laws For the framers of the Constitution,

9.3. The Legislative Branch Makes Laws For the framers of the Constitution, 9.3. The Legislative Branch Makes Laws For the framers of the Constitution, the first step in building a trusted government was to create a fair way to make laws. Article I of the Constitution gives the

More information

Unit 7 Our Current Government

Unit 7 Our Current Government Unit 7 Our Current Government Name Date Period Learning Targets (What I need to know): I can describe the Constitutional Convention and two compromises that took place there. I can describe the structure

More information

2017 Elected Officials Guide. mup.sos.state.ga.us (my voter page) Georgia Secretary of State

2017 Elected Officials Guide. mup.sos.state.ga.us (my voter page) Georgia Secretary of State 2017 Elected Officials Guide mup.sos.state.ga.us (my voter page) Georgia Secretary of State www.sos.georgia.gov One Overton Park 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Suite 970 Atlanta, GA 30339 Office: 770.661.0999

More information

Name: Class: Date: Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Name: Class: Date: Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Name: Class: _ Date: _ Civics Final Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following is a quality of a good citizen? a. never questions

More information

FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 4 PM

FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 4 PM Interviews with 1,002 adult Americans conducted by telephone by Opinion Research Corporation on December 6-9,. The margin of sampling error for results based on the total sample is plus or minus 3 percentage

More information

Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Immigration Enforcement Review Board Shawn Hanley - Chairman James Balli Vice Chairman Boyd Austin Terry Clark Phil Kent Amor Kok Mike Yeager Immigration Enforcement Review Board Meeting Agenda June 27, 2018 IERB Review Panel Hearing 10:00

More information

Federal Constitution Study Guide

Federal Constitution Study Guide Name ID Card# Unit Federal Constitution Study Guide Article I Legislative Branch 1. The job of the legislative branch is to 2. The legislative branch is divided into two parts or two houses which are and

More information

AP Politics and Government Summer Reading Assignment

AP Politics and Government Summer Reading Assignment AP Politics and Government Summer Reading Assignment Read and study the United States Constitution. Use the provided review sheet to help guide your study. All questions on the test are not necessarily

More information

The Constitution. Name: The Law of the Land. What Does Our Constitution Look Like?

The Constitution. Name: The Law of the Land. What Does Our Constitution Look Like? The Law of the Land A constitution is a document that gives the rules for how a government should run. The Framers wrote our Constitution to create a government for the new United States of America. Creating

More information

Getting Ready to Vote in the November 2, 2010 Election

Getting Ready to Vote in the November 2, 2010 Election Getting Ready to Vote in the November 2, 2010 Election 1. Introductions 2. Why vote/why not vote 3. Our hopes for the future and how change happens 4. Video #1: Why Do You Vote? 5. Getting ready to vote

More information

MIX AND MATCH-PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION

MIX AND MATCH-PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION MIX AND MATCH- OF THE CONSTITUTION Learning Objective: The student will A. Identify examples of the Seven Principles of the U.S. Constitution TEKS: 8.15 D; GOVT. 7 D Materials Needed: 1 set of the cards

More information

Three Branches of Government

Three Branches of Government Three Branches of Government Grade Level: 4-6 Teacher Guidelines pages 1 2 Instructional Pages pages 3 4 Activity Page pages 5 Practice Page page 6 Homework Page page 7 Answer Key page 8 9 Classroom Procedure:

More information

What were the major plans for Reconstructing the South? Copy information into your notes.

What were the major plans for Reconstructing the South? Copy information into your notes. What were the major plans for Reconstructing the South? Copy information into your notes. End of the Civil War On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox

More information

The Constitution. Name: The Law of the Land. What Does Our Constitution Look Like? The Constitution s Table of Contents

The Constitution. Name: The Law of the Land. What Does Our Constitution Look Like? The Constitution s Table of Contents The Law of the Land A constitution is a document that gives the rules for how a government should run. The Framers wrote our Constitution to create a government for the new United States of America. Creating

More information

To make the nation s laws. Congress. 2 years. 6 years. Unit IV Flash Card Review. 2. Who is the head of the Legislative Branch?

To make the nation s laws. Congress. 2 years. 6 years. Unit IV Flash Card Review. 2. Who is the head of the Legislative Branch? 1. What is the overall job of the? Unit IV Flash Card Review To make the nation s laws 2. Who is the head of the? Congress 3. What are the requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives? 25

More information

and Guide. The link to the guide is on my website. This is DUE the 2nd day of school, when you walk into class

and Guide. The link to the guide is on my website. This is DUE the 2nd day of school, when you walk into class Mr. Warren I will answer questions all summer!! My contact Info is at the bottom of this page. NOTE: It is required you join remind before beginning your assignment Text @nbhapgov to 81010 In order to

More information

Chapter 5, Section 3 Creating the Constitution. Pages

Chapter 5, Section 3 Creating the Constitution. Pages Chapter 5, Section 3 Creating the Constitution Pages 163-168 It didn t take long for people to realize that the Articles of Confederation had many weaknesses. By the mid-1780s most political leaders agreed

More information

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County San Bernardino County An Overview of County Government County History Incorporated on April 26, 1853 How Big is Our County 20,106 Square Miles - Largest in Nation 2 Million + Residents Based on population,

More information

preamble (introduction) lists six goals for the government

preamble (introduction) lists six goals for the government preamble (introduction) lists six goals for the government to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and

More information

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS BOARD. Wyoming State Constitution Study Guide

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS BOARD. Wyoming State Constitution Study Guide PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS BOARD Wyoming State Constitution Study Guide Section 21-7-304, Wyoming Statutes, 1969--"All persons hereafter applying for certificates authorizing them to become administrators

More information

Ch. 8 President Test Government

Ch. 8 President Test Government h. 8 President Test Government Name: ate: 1. The increasing use of executive orders and executive agreements by 20th-century United States Presidents illustrates. the influence of the principle of limited

More information

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION TO THE CONSTITUTION

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION TO THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION TO THE CONSTITUTION Articles of Confederation The representatives of the thirteen states agree to create a confederacy called the United States of America, in which each state

More information

Section 9-1: Understanding the Constitution

Section 9-1: Understanding the Constitution Name: Date: Chapter 9 Study Guide Section 9-1: Understanding the Constitution Fill in the blanks: 1. The United States government may be described as a representative democracy, or one in which people

More information

LAW-MAKING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL SS.7.C.3.9

LAW-MAKING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL SS.7.C.3.9 LAW-MAKING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL SS.7.C.3.9 Use the PowerPoint to complete the work. By the end of this lesson I will be able to SS.7.C.3.9 Illustrate the lawmaking process at the local, state

More information

The Federal Government; Chapter 4, Section 2

The Federal Government; Chapter 4, Section 2 The Federal Government; Chapter 4, Section 2 Political ideas and major events shape how people form governments. The Constitution provided for a United States government that was set up as the three equal

More information

The Constitution. Karen H. Reeves

The Constitution. Karen H. Reeves The Constitution Karen H. Reeves Toward a New Union Annapolis Convention (Sept. 1786) Met to determine commercial regulation Nationalists called for Constitutional Convention Constitutional Convention

More information

Georgia: Chamber Overview

Georgia: Chamber Overview Legislative Process Georgia: Chamber Overview 236 Legislators in the Georgia General Assembly 56 Senators 180 Representatives Districts drawn by population: Senator Represents: 175,000 Residents Representatives

More information

$100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Maximum number of years. 10 Minimum Age. 35 Citizenship

More information

The Legislative Branch. How does the legislature work to represent the citizens?

The Legislative Branch. How does the legislature work to represent the citizens? The Legislative Branch How does the legislature work to represent the citizens? Congress Senate House of Representatives How Congress is Organized House and Senate Terms of Congress Congress- the national

More information

SS.7.C.2.4 Evaluate rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution

SS.7.C.2.4 Evaluate rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution Civics 2 nd Quarter Exam Study Guide Use your worksheet reading pages and the following chapters in the workbook to complete this study guide. Refer to past tests and progress checks for additional review.

More information

It s the Constitution

It s the Constitution It s the Constitution Directions: Write the question on one side of a note card and the answer on the back. There should only be one question per note card. PLEASE number your note cards! January 10-Turn

More information

History of Illinois Statehood established, and Kaskaskia becomes first state capitol. (21 st State)

History of Illinois Statehood established, and Kaskaskia becomes first state capitol. (21 st State) ILLINOIS History of Illinois 1818 Statehood established, and Kaskaskia becomes first state capitol. (21 st State) State Capitols 1818-1820 Kaskaskia 1820-1839 Vandalia 1839-Today Springfield ILLINOIS STATE

More information

That s An Order. Lesson Overview. Procedures

That s An Order. Lesson Overview. Procedures Lesson Overview Overview: This lesson will explore s as used by presidents of the past and present. Students will evaluate the concept of s and establish a position on the constitutionality of executive

More information

For each of the following statistics write down your best guess as to the correct answer.

For each of the following statistics write down your best guess as to the correct answer. Does an illegal alien become a legal resident or citizen by marrying a US citizen? Answer An illegal alien does not automatically become a citizen by marrying one. However, certain illegal aliens can get

More information

SECTION I. Legislative Branch

SECTION I. Legislative Branch SECTION I Legislative Branch ELECTORATE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH General Assembly Speaker the Senate Speaker the House Secretary State Comptroller the Treasury State Treasurer Related Authorities, Boards, Commissions,

More information

Structure of State Government

Structure of State Government Section2 Structure of State Government Lagniappe The election for governor is held in the odd-numbered year before a presidential election for example, in 2007, 2011, and so on. As you read, look for:

More information

American Government Common Final

American Government Common Final American Government Common Final Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. American revolutionary leaders were deeply influenced by a. Richard Nixon.

More information

PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION

PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION The Constitution of the United States is based on such fundamental principles of government as representative democracy, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.

More information