Levels of Government
What is the lowest, middle, and the highest level of government?
Who is in the executive branch and what do they do?
President and Enforce the laws
What is geography?
The study of the earth and its people
What is the common good?
The idea of looking out for the benefit of all citizens and not just yourself
When is the Quiz?
Thursday September 8
Who is the president?
Joe Biden
Who is in the judicial branch and what do they do?
Supreme court and interpret the laws
What is the acronym for the 5 themes of geography?
MR. HELP
What is the rule of law?
Creating laws that are fair, just, and equal
What type of questions are on the quiz?
Multiple Choice and True/False
Who is the governor?
Laura Kelly
Who is in the Legislative branch and what do they do?
Congress and make the laws
What does a climate map show you?
How can citizens contribute to their society?
Pay taxes, obey laws, vote
How many questions are on the quiz?
25
Who is the mayor?
Brandon Whipple
What is checks and balances?
Making sure each branch of government is equal and checks on the other to keep it equal
What is a population map?
Shows population density in a certain area
What are our unalienable rights?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Is there any extra credit?
No
Who is in charge of the postal service and trash removal?
What does veto mean?
To reject
What is the difference between absolute and relative location?
Absolute location uses the exact location and longitude and latitude while relative location explains where a location is relative to something else.
What are the Bill of Rights?
First 10 amendments to the constitution
Where can you find study tools?
Topics page on the portal