Vocabulary
Governing bodies
Open responses
Bonus
Bonus
100
The type of government that is in charge of laws for cities and towns is_______.
Local Government
100
A government where the power belongs to the citizens. They elect leaders and the leaders create laws and make decisions. 

Democracy 

100

Why do we need laws? Give one reason.

Answers will vary. To make sure our society is safe, fair and that citizen's rights are protected.

100

What is the name of the county you live in?

Shelby

100

Who has to follow the law?

Everyone

200
Rules that citizens must follow are ________.
Laws
200

A government where a king or queen rules the country. 

Monarchy

200

What are some responsibilities of the local government?

Police, firefighters, transportation, cleaning our community

200

What is the name of the city you live in?

Shelbyville

200

What would happen if there were no laws? 

no safety, confusion

300
The type of government that is in charge of laws for each state is ________.
State Government
300

A government where the power is in a small group of wealthy people. 

Oligarchy 

300

What are some responsibilities of the state government?

Schools, state highways, funding. 
300

What is the name of the state you live in?

Kentucky
300

Tell me one law and explain why we have it. 

Seatbelts, speed limit

400
The type of government that is in charge of laws for the entire country is__________.
National Government
400

The government where the power is in the hands of religious leaders. 

Theocracy

400

What are some responsibilities of the national government?

Making rules, keeping us safe, funding

400
What is the name of the country you live in?
United States
400

What does "vote" mean?

citizens give their opinion

500
People who live in a city, state, or country are___________.
Citizens
500

A government where the power is in the hands of one person

Anarchy/dictatorship

500

Why do communities need governments? 

To keep people safe, make laws, solve problems, and provide services.

500
Where does the President of the United States live?
White House
500
Name one country that is a democracy

AMERICA!!!

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