MPCS3rdGovernmentTest
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- Who is the head of the state government?
- Governor
- What does the Legislative Branch do?
- Makes the laws
- Where does the President of the United States work and live?
- at the White House in Washington, D.C.
- What are some of the freedoms that are promised in the Bill of Rights?
- freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, right to assembly
- What is the Bill of Rights?
- first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
- nine
- What colors are on the US flag?
- red - bravery, white - purity and innocence, and blue - justice
- What are some requirements to run and serve as a representative of the House?
- at least 25 years old, a resident of the USA for 7 years, and a citizen of the USA
- What bird is the symbol of the US?
- Eagle
- How many senators are there and what is this number based on?
- there are 100 - 2 from each state
- What does the Judicial Branch do?
- Judges the laws
- How long does the President serve?
- the President may serve up to two terms - each term is 4 years - 8 years at the most
- What are the 2 Houses of Congress?
- Senate and the House of Representatives
- How long does a member of the House of Representatives serve?
- each term is 2 years
- How many representatives does Georgia have?
- 13
- What are the requirements to run for the office of President of the United States?
- citizen of the USA, must be at least 35 years old, must have been a resident of the US for at least 14 years
- What is the Supreme Court?
- highest court in the land
- Who is the current President of the United States?
- George W. Bush
- Who is the head of the local government?
- Mayor
- Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
- Chenney
- What does the Executive Branch do?
- Enforces the laws
- Who can create an idea for a bill?
- ANYONE
- What flower is the symbol of the US?
- rose
- When was the Constitution written?
- 1787
- How many representatives are there and what is this number based on?
- there are 435 - this number is based on the population of each state
- How long does a senator serve?
- each term is 6 years`
- How many stars are on the flag and what do they stand for?
- 50 - one for each of the states in the nation
- How many stripes are on the flag and what do they stand for?
- 13 - the 13 original colonies
- Who is the head of the national government?
- President
- What is Congress?
- national law-making body that consists of two Houses
- What is the Constitution?
- written document that tells how our country will operate
- What are the 3 levels of government?
- local, state, national (or Federal)
- What does executive mean?
- the boss, leader, or head man
- Which branch of government do Senators and members of the House of Representatives represent?
- legislative branch
- What are the Branches of our government?
- Executive, Legislative, and Judicail
- What are some requirements to run and serve as a Senator?
- at least 30 years old, a resident of the USA for 14 years, and a citizen of the USA
- Who is the current Governor of Georgia?
- Sonny Perdue