Understanding Government: Flashcard

Front

What is the name of the agreement where people agree to follow the decisions of their representatives?

Back

Consent of the governed.

Front

Where do the laws for the United States come from?

Back

The Constitution.

Front

Where does the idea that the American people give the U.S. government its powers come from?

Back

The Declaration of Independence.

Front

What is the main purpose of the Constitution in the United States government?

Back

To guide how the government structure works

Front

Which level of government leads our entire country?

Back

Federal government

Front

Who is the head of the executive branch?

Back

The president

Front

Who wins an election?

Back

The candidate with the most votes

Front

What is an appointed official?

Back

Someone chosen by leaders

Front

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch? Options: Enforce Laws, Declare if Laws are constitutional, Decides if Laws are Fair, Makes Laws

Back

Makes Laws

Front

Which branch of government makes sure people are FOLLOWING THE LAWS?

Back

Executive