Government
What kind of government is a governor part of?
A state government
What are the people at the bottom of the tree drawing called?
Voters
What form do people use to vote?
A ballot
Where does most of the money come from to pay for public services?
Taxes
What is money that people pay to the government?
Tax/taxes
What document sets up the basic rules for the Michigan government?
The Constitution
What is the book in the middle of the tree drawing called?
The Constitution
Every citizen has the right to vote. This is an example of what?
A civil right
What's the most important thing that the police are supposed to do for the community?
Keep the peace
What is the name of the person who is trained to help during emergencies?
A first responder
What type of government is in charge of a town or city?
A local government
In what branch of government does the leader of the state work in?
The executive branch
What type of government lets citizens elect their leaders?
A representative government
How is fire fighting a public service?
When communities hire fire fighters
What is the name of something that is offered by the community to everyone?
A public service
What other name does the U.S. government have?
The federal government
What branch of government has the house and the senate?
The legislative branch
Who is a candidate?
Someone who wants to be elected
Public transportation between cities is...
A. bikes and motorcycles
B. trains and buses
C. camels and horses
D. ships and airplanes
B. trains and buses
What is the name of something provided by a business for money?
A private service
What is the part of government that makes laws?
The legislature
What branch of government do people go to if they've done something wrong?
The judicial branch
Name three public services that you would put in a new community.
Police, hospital, school, transportation, fire department, public parks, public libraries...
Which of the following is part of the Michigan government:
A. a governor
B. a legislature
C. a court system
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
What's the most important job of the mayor and city council?
To make laws