Where can rules be found?
everywhere
police officer
Name the 3 levels of government
Local, state and federal government
Who is the leader of the state?
governor
What is a petition?
a special letter that many people sign
Where do laws come from?
government
Name a service that is done in the community
mail delivery or safety guard
What is the plan for our federal government called?
constitution
Name a reason why states collect taxes
Name the 3 branches of government
legislative, judicial and executive branch
Why do they make laws?
to keep us safe, healthy and organized
How are leaders chosen in a representative democracy?
votes
Who is the leader of the country?
president
Who hires fire fighters and police officers?
local government
Which branch makes laws?
legislative
True or False: a traffic light is a law created by the government.
true
Where does the government gain its power?
people
What does the word supreme mean?
most important
Who is the leader of the city?
mayor
Which branch decide if laws have been carried out fairly?
judicial
What do laws promote?
safety and organization
How old do you to be to vote?
18 or older
True or False: each sate has its own constitution.
true
Which government affects our lives daily?
local government
Who is part of the executive branch?
mayor