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| INTRODUCTION: | ||
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In the United States of America, our founding fathers developed a system of checks and balances within a democracy to ensure that no one branch of government would have too much power. By answering the questions below, you will find out how our government operates at the federal, state and local levels within the three branches of government. |
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DIRECTIONS: |
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Click on the US flag after each question to answer the questions below. Each flag will take you to a site where you will find the information you need to answer the questions. Using the information you've found, complete the final activity grid. |
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QUESTIONS: |
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| PART A: | ||
| 1) What branch of
government makes sure the laws are carried out? |
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| 2) Who is the head
of the Executive Branch of government at the federal level? |
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| 3) Who are the other
people who help this person at the federal level? |
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| 4) Who is the head
of the Executive Branch of government at the state level? |
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| 5) Who is the head
of the Executive Branch of government at the local level? |
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| PART B: | ||
| 1) What branch of
government makes the laws? |
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| 2) What are the two
divisions in the Legislative Branch at the federal level? |
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| 3) How many
representatives from each state are in the House of Representatives? How
is this process determined? |
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| 4) How many senators
are elected from each state and how long do they serve their term? |
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| 5) What are the two
divisions that help make the laws in each state? |
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| 6) At the local
level, what two divisions make up the local laws? |
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| PART C: | ||
| 1) What branch
of government interprets the laws and makes sure that they are in line
with the Constitution?
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| 2) At the federal
level, what is the highest court and how are the justices appointed? |
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| 3) What is the
highest court at the state level and how are the judges appointed? |
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| 4) What courts are
found at the local level and how are the judges appointed? |
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Click the pencil below to print out the question worksheet. |
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Click on the pencil below to print the final activity page. |
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