The Role of The Constitution

The idea of "democracy" means that...

• the government gets it's power from the people.

• government officials only care for themselves.

• the government doesn't have to care about the people.

The US Constitution states that there are _____ branches of government.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The branches of government are...

Click all that are correct!

• Legislative

• Exectutive

• Judicial

• Environmental

• Military

The Legislative Branch is responsible for...

• making laws.

• making sure your legs are strong.

• the military.

The Executive Branch is responsible for...

• carrying out the laws made by Congress.

• cutting down trees.

• making laws.

The Judicial Branch is responsible for...

• making sure laws follow the Constitution and are fair.

• making law

• running the military.

The Bill of Rights is ...

• a part of the Constitution.

• a list of the rights that are protected.

• the name of the 32nd president.

• a list of things you shouldn't do.

• an explanation of the Constitution.

We can participate in the operation of our government by...

(You may select more than one!)

• voting!

• writing letters to our state representatives and congress.

• bringing them coffee and donuts.

• telling them they are doing a good job.

The Executive Branch is headed up by...

• The President.

• The King.

• The Queen.

• Congress.

Congress is separated into 2 houses called...

• The Senate and The House of Representatives.

• My house and

• The Chamber and the Closet.