Branches of Government
Who's in Charge?
Define It!
Taxes
Random
100
Which branch of government makes sure laws are obeyed?
Executive Branch
100
What is the title of the head of the executive branch?
President
100
What term means a statement telling what you can and cannot do?
rule
100
Who is the person in Monongalia County responsible for enforcing laws and collecting taxes?
the county sheriff
100
Who is the President of the United States of America?
Barack Obama
200
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
200
What is the title of the head of the executive branch at the state level?
Governor
200
What term means the behavior expected by those around us?
social control
200
What tax do people who work in West Virginia pay on their money earned?
income tax
200
What is the name of the county in which we live?
Monongalia
300
Which branch of government is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives?
Legislative Branch
300
What is the title of the head of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
300
Define the term "law."
A rule made and enforced by the government.
300
What tax is paid on property owned such as houses, land, business, or cars?
property tax
300
Who is the governor of West Virginia?
Earl Ray Tomblin
400
Which branch of government hears & decides arguments and determines if laws are unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
400
What is the title of the head of the legislative branch?
Congress
400
What is a written plan of government that has a set of rules under which a government operates?
constitution
400
What is the tax you pay when you buy something?
sales tax
400
How old must you be to vote?
18
500
What is our country's capital where these government leaders work?
Washington, D.C.
500
What is the title of the head of the executive branch at the city/town level?
Mayor
500
What type of government is of the people, by the people, and for the people?
democracy
500
Name two services that tax money provides to citizens.
fire protection, police protection, food for the poor, roads, books for school, teachers salaries, etc...
500
Name two departments of a city that ensure citizens are protected.
Health, Water, Police, Fire
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