Sharing Power Review

Sharing Power Review

Federalism

​Under federalism, the nation has local, state, and national levels of government. The U.S. Constitution describes the powers of the national level and reserves other powers to the states.

Multiple Choice

Under Federalism the nation has what levels of government

• local

• state

• national

• all of the above

Constitution Collision

Each of the 50 states has its own constitution. The state constitutions are very similar to the U.S. Constitution. For example, each state has three branches of government, like the national government. The U.S. Constitution is supreme over all state constitutions.

Poll

How many states have their own constitution?

• 25

• 30

• 50

• none

Rule of Law

People in the United States obey laws that officials create at each level. Without the rule of law, society would fall into chaos. No one is above the law.

Poll

Who is above the rule of law?

• The president

• Everyone

• The rich

• Nobody

Make a law

The lawmaking process begins with an idea. The idea may become a bill. People and officials discuss and debate a bill through the many steps it must follow. Most bills do not become laws.

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Multiple Choice

Making a law is a very easy process

• True

• False

Navigating the Court

At both the state and federal levels, cases begin in a trial court. People may be able to take their case to an appellate court for review. The U.S. Supreme Court is the court of last resort.

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Multiple Choice

Where do cases usually begin at both state and federal levels?

• Civil Court

• Supreme Court

• Trial Court

• District Court

Duty Calls

U.S. citizens serve on juries in trial courts. People have the right to be judged by a jury of ordinary citizens. The trial process includes the jury hearing evidence from both sides of the case.

Multiple Choice

Who serves on a jury?

• Judges

• U.S. Citizens

• Lawyers

• Students

Solving community issues

People can help resolve issues in their community. They identify problems and explore ways to address them. They contact officials, groups, and other citizens to find support and turn their ideas into action.

Multiple Choice

Who can help resolves community issues?

• The President

• Government officials

• Special groups

• All People