SS Chapter 4 US Government

Match the following

• rights

• members of a community, state, or country

• federal

• money citizens pay to the government

• citizens

• national, entire country

• amendment

• freedoms people have that are protected by laws

• taxes

• changes to the Constitution

Why was the U.S. Constitution written? (pg. 174-175)

Why did the founders create three branches of government? (pg. 179)

What are the 3 Branches of Government?

• Judicial

• President

• Executive

• Legislative

• California

Who is in charge of the Executive branch and what is their main job?

Who is in charge of the Legislative Branch and what is their main job?

Who is in charge of the Judicial Branch and what is their main job?

What does our STATE Government take care of? Choose 2

• schools

• houses

• stores

• roads