1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one branch of the American Government?
2. Slide
60 seconds
The US has a federal government with three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch is headed by the President and is responsible for enforcing laws. The legislative branch is Congress, which passes laws, and the judicial branch interprets them.
American Government Explained
3. Slide
60 seconds
The US Constitution is the oldest written Constitution in the world, ratified in 1788. The US Constitution requires only a quorum of two-thirds of both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate to pass a bill into law. The US Congress has the power to impeach and remove a president from office, the only other government to have this power is Israel.
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4. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the purpose of the Electoral College system in the United States?
5. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
How does the principle of separation of powers help to maintain checks and balances in the American government system?
6. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are three examples of checks and balances between the three branches of the United States government?
7. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a picture of what you think happened on January 6, 2021.
8. Poll
60 seconds
Which one of these presidents have been impeached?
- Joe Biden
- Barack Obama
- Donald Trump
9. Poll
60 seconds
How many branches of government are there in the United States?
- Three
- Four
- Two
10. Poll
60 seconds
Which document outlines the basic/fundamental laws and principles of the United States?
- Bill of Rights
- Declaration of Independence
- The Constitution
11. Poll
60 seconds
What is the age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?
- 30 years old
- 25 years old
- 35 years old
12. Poll
60 seconds
What is the term length for a U.S. Representative in Congress?
- 4 years
- 2 years
- 6 years
13. Open question
360 seconds
Should public opinion dictate how the Constitution is interpreted? Why or Why not?
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