National Government
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President of the United States
Who is the leader of the state executive branch?
The CA governor.
Who is the leader of the city?
The mayor
What is bigger than a city but smaller than a state?
A county!
What type of government is it when the people get to ELECT their leaders?
A democracy!
Where does the President live?
The White House in Washington D.C
Where is the State Capitol of California?
Sacramento, California
What group of people make city rules?
The City Council
Who runs the County?
The Board of Supervisors
The United States Constitution outlines how many branches of governemnt?
THREE
What document starts with "We the People" and is based on the idea "consent of the governed?"
The Consitution!
What group of people in the state government makes laws?
The state legislature.
Which department helps to protect the city and put out fires?
The fire department
Who is in charge of keeping records and recording elections?
The County Clerk!
Which branch makes laws?
The LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
What are the two parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the branch of state government that enforces laws?
The executive branch.
Which department helps enforce city laws?
The police department
Who runs the county's jail and helps to enforce laws?
The sheriff department!
Which branch judges if laws are being followed or not?
What is the highest court in the National Government?
The Supreme Court.
Who are the people who make up the state judicial branch?
The state judges!
Where do people go to vote?
Voting polls, or poll booth
Which department helps to maintain roads?
The Department of Public Works
Which branch enforces the laws?