Understand the structure of the United States government, the three branches, checks and balances, the amendment process, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

Answer in complete sentences. Use vocabulary, legislative, executive, judicial, veto, amendment, checks and balances.

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Describe the three branches of government, checks and balances, and rights of citizens.

Social Studies - Grade 6-8

Instructions Answer in complete sentences. Use vocabulary, legislative, executive, judicial, veto, amendment, checks and balances.
  1. 1
    Three scenes representing the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

    Name the three branches of the US government and briefly describe each one's role.

  2. 2
    A balance scale with three government branch icons connected by arrows.

    What does 'checks and balances' mean?

  3. 3
    A leader rejects a blank bill document, symbolizing a presidential veto.

    What is a presidential veto?

  4. 4
    A parchment document surrounded by state capitol buildings and arrows, symbolizing constitutional amendments.

    How is the US Constitution changed or updated?

  5. 5
    Icons representing freedoms such as speech, press, assembly, religion, and petition.

    Name two rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

  6. 6
    A wordless comparison of direct citizen voting and citizens choosing representatives.

    What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?

  7. 7
    People voting, serving on a jury, and helping the community.

    Name two civic responsibilities of US citizens.

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    Why did the Founders create a system of checks and balances?

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