Government by and for the People
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This is a no gum
class. Please dispose
of it properly!
 Make
your packet: (Some assignments you may have
been turned in already.)
Study Guide
U.S. and Utah Constitution – Elected Officials
(pink)
How a bill becomes a law (yellow)
The Impact of Congress (pink)
Checks and Balances (lined white)
Civics (lines paper)
*Any other UT Studies papers add to the back
of the packet!!
 Review
your packet, especially the essay section!
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Where should your backpack be?
This is a no gum
class. Please dispose
of it properly!
Take
out your packet and spend 15
minutes working on the study guide.
If you finish early, work on your states
map, the essay, and the organizers at
the back of the essay. The whole packet
is due tomorrow.
 Where
should your backpack be?
Essay Questions: All three brainstorms must be completed to get full credit for the essay.
#1 What is the role of our #2 What are the differences #3 What are some of the
state legislative branch of between the role of the city responsibilities citizens
government?
government and the role of of Utah and the United
the county government?
States have?
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History Objective –
We will prepare for
the exam by
reviewing the study
guide.
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Language Objective –
We will listen to, give
answers and write
the important details
from the activity.
Behavior Objective – Participation & Work
Ethic: We will listen to each questions,
answer the ones given to us, and write the
important details in our notes.
1. Why was it considered treason to
write and sign the Declaration of
Independence?
It was treason because the colonies
were still a part of the British Empire
and the Declaration said the
colonies no longer had to follow
Britain.
2. What important document
outlines the rules of
government for the United
States? _____________________
Constitution
3. Why was that document
created?
To fix the problems the U.S. had
under the Articles of Confederation
and create a stable government.
4. What do we call those who
created the document? (Hint:
The book is wrong. They are
not called the Founding
Fathers.)______________________
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Framers
5. In what year was the U.S.
Constitution ratified?
1788-89
6. What are the three branches
of the US national (and state)
government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
7. What are the first ten
amendments to the constitution
of the US called?
The Bill of Rights
8. When were they (The Bill of
Rights) ratified?
1791
9. How does this document
preserve the rights of all
Americans?
The Bill of Rights guarantees that the
U.S. government can’t take away certain
rights (although it can limit them). If any
government in the U.S. passes laws that
infringe on these rights, people can
challenge them in court (and usually win).
10. Explain the roles and
limitations of the levels of
government in the U.S.?
The National Government, called the federal
government, rules everyone in the country.
The state government rules only the people in
the state.
County government applies to smaller
regions of the state.
City government is government closer to
home.
11. Explain the unique relationship
between the United States
government, the Utah State
government, and the tribal
government of American Indian
nations.
American Indians who live on reservations
also live under a tribal government.
They are separate nations under the national
government. Because of this, reservations in
states like Utah do not have to obey Utah
laws on reservation land. The tribes come up
with their own laws.
12. What do Utah’s constitution
and the national constitution
both start
with?____________________
Preamble
13. What are some of our rights
as citizens of Utah?
Free speech & press
Assembly & petition
Freedom of religion
Fair trial by jury
Freedom from excessive bail, fines, cruel punishments
Due process of law
Habeas corpus
Just payment for property taken for public use
Freedom from slavery
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom to bear arms
Other rights are given to the people
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13. What are some of our
responsibilities as citizens of
Utah?
Respect the opinions of others
Pay taxes
Vote and help choose good leaders
Be tolerant of other religious beliefs
Serve on juries when called
Support law and order
Give evidence in court
Assist in preventing crimes and detection of criminals
Abide by decisions of the majority
Respect rights of the minority
Respect public and private property
Live peaceably
Meet financial obligations
Respect the flag and serve the nation when required
14. Describe the
responsibilities of the
Legislative Branch.
The Legislative Branch of Utah
makes laws for the state.
Duties: Lawmaking responsibilities, Approving
Utah government officials appointed by the
governor to office (Senate), Holding impeachment
trials for government officials accused of a crime,
Pass a budget for the state, Taxes levied
15. What two groups make up the
state legislature?
__________________ and
___________________________
Senate and House of Representatives
16. Describe the nine steps of
how a bill becomes a law.
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Idea drafted into a bill
Bill introduced into the House or Senate
Committee examines document, recommends or rejects it
House or Senate make changes, vote on the bill
Amendments adopted by majority vote in committee
After committee reviews the bill it is added to the calendar
Bill read to House/Senate, debated, then voted on
Same process in the other house, then it goes to the governor
Governor signs or vetoes the bill, if vetoed a 2/3 majority in the House
and Senate is needed to override the veto
17. What can citizens do to
influence bills that are moving
through the legislature? List three
things you can do.
1) Suggest ideas for new laws to
legislators
2) Attend public hearings on the bill
3) Call or e-mail representatives
about the bill
18. Describe the responsibilities
of the Executive Branch.
The Executive Branch enforces the
laws of Utah.
Duties of the Governor: Directing state government,
Being commander-in-chief of the Utah National Guard, Signing or vetoing bills,
Meeting with the leaders of other state and the president, Developing state
policies, Preparing the (proposed) state budget,
He or she can also:
May present bills to the legislature, May call special sessions of the legislature,
Pardons people convicted of crimes
19. Who is Utah’s current
governor?
____________________________
Gary Herbert
20. What is the duty of the
lieutenant governor?
The duties of the lieutenant governor
include:
 Acts as governor when the
governor is out of the state
 Keeps records of the legislature
21. What is the duty of the
state treasurer?
 The state treasurers who directs
the spending of state money.
22. What is the duty of the
state auditor?
 The state treasurers who directs
the spending of state money.
23. What is the duty of the
attorney general?
 The attorney general who
performs legal duties for the
governor and other offices.
24. What is the duty of the state
boards, departments and
commissions?
State boards, departments, and
commissions look after things like
mining safety, agriculture, land
use, water, taxes, etc.
25.What are the responsibilities of
the Judicial Branch?
The Judicial branch interpret the
laws of Utah.
The duties of the Utah Supreme Court include:
Interpreting the Utah Constitution.
Applying the laws of Utah according to the Constitution of the Utah.
Deciding on the constitutionality of laws passed by the Utah Legislature.
Deciding the constitutionality of executive branch actions and policies.
The duties of the Utah Judicial system also include:
Ensuring the accused of a fair trial.
Resolving legal disputes between people, businesses and/or other groups.
26. Utah’s courts handle both
civil and criminal cases. What
is the difference between civil
and criminal cases?
In a civil case someone claims they
have been harmed by the actions of
another person/group, but in a
criminal case the defendant is
accused of committing a crime.
27. What is the role of a jury?
Juries can serve in both civil and
criminal cases. Their job is to
listen to the lawyers and
witnesses then vote on whether
they think the person is guilty or
innocent/liable or not liable.
28. Who is current head of Utah’s
State Supreme Court?
____________________________
MATTHEW B. DURRANT
29. What are the levels of
courts in Utah? List them in
order of highest to lowest.
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Utah Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Courts
Juvenile Courts
Justice Courts
30. What is the role of county
governments? What services are
provided by the county
governments?
The main role of county government is to provide state
services and record keeping close to your home. These
services include:
County court, Driver’s license
Copy of your birth certificate
Marriage license, Pay taxes on a car
Hold elections, Levy taxes
Carry out laws, Buy property & raise buildings
Deal with public health and welfare
Business licenses, Schools, Libraries
31. What is the role of city
governments? What services are
provided by the city
governments?
The main role of city government is to offer services
such as:
Build and maintain roads
Parks
Water
Sewage
Garbage disposal
Snow removal
Fire and Police departments
Libraries
Cemeteries
Public programs: 4th of July, recreation programs.
32. What services are paid for
with taxes? List ten services that
are paid for by taxes.
What is local tax money used for?
Making and fixing streets.
Plowing the snow in winter.
Libraries
Schools
Clean water
Garbage collection
Recreation like parks, sports, swimming pools, etc.
Paying public employees (teachers, police, etc.)
Federal taxes?
Military protection
Currency (money)
And many more things
33. Who pays for public
education in Utah?
Everyone who earns money in Utah and
pays their taxes helps pay for public
education.
34. What decisions are made by
the state government that
affect your school? List three
things
-The number of days students attend
school each year
-Set the curricula that you study in your
classes. (what you learn in class)
-How to spend money on books, teachers,
technology, aides, buildings etc.
-and much more!
35. What can you do to get
involved in the political
process? List three ways.
-Know who your elected officials are.
-Visit city council meetings.
-Write letters or emails to your representatives.
-Volunteer in your community.
-Register to vote when you turn 18 and learn
about the issues and candidates you will be
voting on.
-When you are old enough, you can even
campaign for a candidate.
This is a no gum
class. Please dispose
of it properly!
Take
out your study guide and a pencil.
Put away everything else under
your table. You will be moving so
put it where you and others won’t
trip on it!
Review your packet, especially the
states section! (You will not be able to
use the study guide on the state test!!)
 Where
should your backpack be?
States Test (must be spelled
correctly!
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Alaska
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
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Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
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Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North
Carolina
North
Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
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Carolina
South
Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
This is a no gum
class. Please dispose
of it properly!
Pick
up your paper and plastic folder
from the milk crate at the back.
Leave the hanging file!!
Take out your study guide and a
pencil.
Put away everything else under your
table.
Review your packet, especially the
essay section!
 Where
should your backpack be?
Things to do:
 1. Take Chapter 15 Exam on the iPads. Put away your iPad
and pick up an essay paper and your reflection paper.
(15 minutes)
 2. Go through your folders and pick two assignments you
liked/learned the most from this year. Fill out the reflection
paper, staple the samples to your reflection and put it in your
conference folder. (15 minutes)
 Go through both folders. Plastic = 3rd trimester; Paper = 1st + 2nd trimesters
 Please pick two different types of assignments.
 Don’t just look for assignments that you got a great score on.
 3. Put your plastic and paper folders away in the milk crate at
the back.
 4. Write your essay draft and final. Turn in your essay and
study guide to your box. (10minutes)
Essay Questions
 1. What is the role of our state legislative
branch of government?
 2. What are the differences between the role
of the city government and the role of the
county government?
 3. What are some of the rights and
responsibilities citizens of Utah and the
United States have?
Bell Activity
 Review you states, essay, etc.