Citizens of the USA
At what age do you get to vote?
18
Where is the Federal government located?
Washington, DC
Who is our current Govenor?
Gavin Newsom
Who gets to elect a mayor? BONUS 100 points - Who is the mayor of Sunnyvale.
Elected by local citizens. Larry Klein
Why is voting important?
(answers may vary)
- advocate for change
- have your voice heard
- responsibility/right as a citizen of the USA
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
How many Senate and Assembly members are there in the State's government? What branch is that part of?
40 senate, 80 assembly, state legislative branch
Who runs the Local Legislative branch?
City Council and Mayor
What is an election?
An opportunity to vote an individual into government. An opportunity to vote for something. (Answers may vary)
What does the legislative branch do, and where is it located in Washington, DC?
How is the State Government different than the Federal Government?
State only controls one state, Federal controls all of country
How is the local government different than the State one?
Local only controls one portion of the state, such as a city or town. The State government governs all of the state.
How many articles are in the US Constitution, and why is it important?
7 articles, expectations of US Citizens and government, helps maintain domestic tranquility (answers may vary)
What does the executive branch do, and who is part of it? Where is it located in Washington, DC?
Approve/veto laws, President --> appointed cabinet, the White House
Can you vote for another state's governor or mayor? Why or why not?
No you cannot. You can only participate in your State's elections because you live there. You could not vote/participate in another State's elections (example --> Hawaii)
Local governments are important because that way only the community has a say in what happens. Example --> We would not want to make decisions for the city of Los Angeles, because we don't live there
What kind of government does the US operate under? Describe that type of government?
Democracy - government for the people by the people
- all voices heard
(answers may vary)
How do the 3 branches of government work hand-in-hand (together)?
They work together to approve laws and uphold the Constitution. They make decisions together/ (answers may vary)
What does the Judicial Branch do in California? What is the important court of the state called?
Judicial branch decides if state laws are fair, they only make decisions and laws for CA. The court is called the Supreme Court of California.
How can you contribute/help your community? (could be our classroom community, Sunnyvale's community, Ellis's school community)
Answers will vary.