This formative is designed to help students understand the structure and function of the U.S. government, focusing on the three branches and levels of government. By completing this, students will strengthen their knowledge of how laws are made and enforced and the roles different entities play within the government.
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Which branch creates laws?
Which branch enforces laws?
Why does the U.S. government have three separate branches?
In which branch does the president serve?
In which branch does the Supreme Court serve?
Who creates proposals for new laws, or bills?
What is the first step in how a bill becomes a law?
What happens if the president vetoes, or stops a bill?
What are the three levels of government?
Which is something the federal government can do?
Which is something the state government can do?
Which is an example of civic responsibility?
What are some opportunities people have looked for when coming to the United States?
What are the two ways a person can become a citizen of the United States?
What is the last step in the naturalization process?