Civics quiz

Cabinet

Contains the leaders of 15 federal departments, such as Defense,Justice, and Education, who work at the white house. (Executive)

Congress

Made up of 2 chambers (Senate and House of representatives), they write and pass bills. The bills have to be passed by the senate and House of representatives before getting handed off to Mr.President. They work at the Capital. (Legislative)

Delegates

Work in the congress who represent political groups when they have a meeting/assembly. In the Capitol (Legislative)

Framers

There were 5 of these people who built the constitution. They did this at the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Judges

These people work in the Judicial Branch. They determine if a law is constitutional, they only do this when a lower court requests it. They work at the supreme court

President

They work in the Executive Branch at the White House. They enforce the laws and veto bills. When they enforce the law they have to do checks and balances.

Amendments

The amendments to the U.S. Constitution are changes that were suggested by Congress, approved by states, and intended to expand our rights and adjust the Constitution to current situations

Checks and balances

The Executive branch controls this when they have to enforce a law. This is used to make sure no one abuses their power, the constitution backs this up to.

Constitutional convention

The Constitutional Convention was a meeting in 1787 in Philadelphia where delegates from the 13 American states gathered to create the U.S. Constitution. Its purpose was to replace the weak Articles of Confederation with a more effective and unified system of government.

Elastic Clause

It allows the Constitution to “stretch” to fit changing needs.

Executive Branch

The Executive Branches job for enforcing and implementing the laws of the United States. It is headed by the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet. The Executive Branch operates in the White House and across the country to manage the day-to-day jobs of the government. Its role is to execute and enforce laws, make foreign policy decisions, and take care of national issues.

Federal

Three branches: the Executive Branch (led by the President), the Legislative Branch (Congress), and the Judicial Branch (the federal courts). These branches work together to create and enforce laws, manage government functions, and make sure people follow the rule of law in the United States.

Federalism

This is when the state and national governments work as a team. The Framers adjusted the balance of that team by giving some powers that affect the whole country only to the federal government. Other powers would stay with the states or be shared.

Judicial

They solve disagreements about the laws. They determine if the

The law is unconstitutional. They do this in the supreme court. This branch only has to come in when lower federal courts request that a law is unconstitutional.

Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws in the United States. It includes Congress, which is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. They work in l in Washington, D.C., and their role is to create, pass, and review laws, as well as represent the interests of the American people.

Separation of powers

The Framers knew the government needed the power to carry out laws and solve disagreements, but it seemed dangerous to put all that power in one place. The Framers decided to split them up and create a government with three equal parts, like a tree with three branches. Each branch would have its own responsibility. They didn’t want all of the power in 1 spot.

Constitution

The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. It started in 1787 and makes the country's fundamental principles, structure of government, and citizen’s rights. It serves as the foundation for all laws and the framework for how the government operates.

Three branches

The three branches are Legislative, they are the ones who make the law, Executive, they carry out the laws, and Judicial who solve disagreements about the laws.

Strict/loose construction

The strict construction highlights understanding the constitution based on its exact words and the original intent of the framers. And loose construction iks a more flexible and open understanding of the Constitution.

Supremacy Clause

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution of the United States establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the "supreme Law of the Land", and thus take priority over any conflicting state laws.

Famous signatories of the Constitution

Alexander Hamilton,James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Gouverneur Morris, John Dickinson

What are the parts of the US government?

The 3 branches of government, Legislative, Executive and Judicial.

What do the Three Branches do

The Legislative Branch, made up of Congress, creates laws. The Executive Branch, led by the President, enforces laws, makes decisions, and manages government. The Judicial Branch, including federal courts and the Supreme Court, interprets laws, settles disputes, and makes sure they follow the Constitution.

What limits are placed on them?

Checks and balances. Each branch can change the actions of the other branches. For example, the President can veto laws passed by Congress, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority. The courts can also declare laws unconstitutional.

What are the jobs of each level?

The Legislative Branch, made up of Congress, creates laws. The Executive Branch, led by the President, enforces laws, makes decisions, and manages government. The Judicial Branch, including federal courts and the Supreme Court, interprets laws, settles disputes, and makes sure they follow the Constitution.