Branches of Government | Definitions | Government Facts | Rules and Laws | Five Main Purposes of Government Finish the Phrase... |
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Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What are the three branches of government?
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A political scientist studies government.
What does a Political Scientist do?
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Laws
These form the basis of our government.
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It is not fair.
Why would this NOT make a good rule or law...
Only students with a cat AND a dog will get an extra recess on Mondays. |
The rights of people
To protect...
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It makes the laws.
What does the Legislative Branch do?
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Citizenship refers to one's membership in a community.
Define Citizenship
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Citizens
Who can elect government officials?
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It is not possible to follow.
Why would this NOT make a good rule or law...
You cannot blink while on recess. |
enforce laws
To make and ...
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It enforces the laws.
What does the Executive Branch do?
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Core Democratic Values refer to the things people believe in that bring us together as Americans.
Define Core Democratic Values
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The three levels of government are the local, state, and national levels.
What are the three levels of government called?
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It is not understandable.
Why would this NOT make a good rule or law...
No frutting on the fruggle. |
leadership
To provide...
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It interprets the laws.
What does the Judicial Branch do?
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Democracy is when the power is in the hands of the people.
Define Democracy
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The Governor
Who is the leader of the State Government?
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possible answer:
Brush your teeth before bed.
Give an example of a rule that tells us TO DO something.
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people safe
To keep...
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The Local, the State and the National Government.
What are the levels of government that have the branches?
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A representative government is when people elect representatives to make laws for them and be their leaders.
Define Representative Government
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Government is a group of people who make decisions for a country, state, or local group.
What is government?
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possible answer:
Don't talk to strangers.
Give an example of a rule that tells us NOT TO DO something.
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services
To provide public...
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