Branches of Government and Constitution

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making sure that laws are carried out?

Back

Executive

Front

Who wrote the constitution?

Back

Our Founding Fathers

Front

What document was written by our Founding Fathers to protect the people from a government that was too powerful?

Back

Constitution

Front

Which branch of government reviews laws in order to make sure that the Constitution is being followed?

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which elected official has the job of making sure that the best interest of the state is taken care of?

Back

Governor

Front

Why is it important to have a government?

Back

to keep us safe, to keep us healthy, To provide citizens with services

Front

Which level of government is located in each state's capital and is run by the Governor?

Back

state

Front

Which level of government is responsible for running school systems, maintaining parks, and making sure communities have clean water?

Back

local

Front

Which level of government is responsible for our military, national parks, and maintaining interstate highways?

Back

federal