A
T/F: We don't get to choose our government leaders.
False - we DO GET to
T/F: Volunteers are people who work for the government.
False: volunteers work for their COMMUNITY
T/F: Tax money helps pay for public services.
True
T/F: County governments make laws called candidates.
False: STATE LEGISLATURE makes laws called BILLS
T/F: The courts decide what the laws mean.
True.
T/F: The executive branch has power to sign and veto bills.
True (head honcho is called the Governor)
T/F: Nebraska's unicam is nonpartisan.
True
T/F: Nebraska's legislature is run with two houses, just like all the other states.
False - one house = unicameral (AKA unicam)
T/F: The three branches of government are legislature, excretory, and judicial.
False: EXECUTIVE
T/F: Nebraska is the only state that runs a unicameral system.
True
The _____________ of government, ________ branches of government, and government by the ____________ are outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
1) levels 2) three 3) people
____________ ________________ means that states are equally represented in government by the people.
Equal representation
Nebraska's state legislature is different from all of the other states because it has only ____ house, which is called the _____________.
1) one 2) unicam
Local government provides services such as: organizing _______ sports teams, caring for __ __ __ __ __ and parks, and hiring ____________ officers.
1) city 2) roads 3) police
What are some different things taxes help pay for?
Which Amendment? States will have power.
Which Amendment? You have a right to privacy.
Which Amendment? You have other rights not named in the Constitution.
Which Amendment? No cruel or unusual punishment is allowed.
Which Amendment? You can express your opinion without being arrested.
Which Amendment? You can own guns for hunting and other legal activities.
Which Amendment allows states to have some government power.
Which Amendment gives you rights to privacy?
Which Amendment forbids police officers from using cruel or unusual punishment against others?
Which Amendment explains that you have other rights not listed in the U.S. Constitution?