Federal, State, Local
True or False
Illinois makes rules that apply to all 50 states
False
Who is in charge of National defense?
Federal
What is a Bill?
An idea for a law
Who can print money?
Federal Government
Who takes care of parks and libraries?
Local Government
Who is in charge of building and maintaining interstate highways?
State
If the president signs a Bill, what happens?
It becomes a law
True or False
Power is divided so that the government works better.
True
Protects rights through the Constitution.
Federal Government
Who is in charge of operating public school districts?
Local
When a bill passes the House of Representatives, where does it go next?
the Senate
Who can introduce a bill?
A member of the House of Representatives or Senate (Congress)
Issues driver's licenses
State Government
Who is in charge of traffic issues and enforces rules for traffic safety?
State
An idea for a law can come from...
Citizens, the President, Interest Groups
True/False: A candidate has to win both the popular vote and the electoral vote to become president.
False
Can tax citizens.
Federal & State
Who is in charge of our Economy?
Federal
After a Bill is introduced, where does it go?
a committee
Congress may override a presidential veto with a:
two-thirds vote