Government Basics
What is the name of the country we live in?
The United States of America.
What city do we live in?
New York City.
What do citizens do to choose leaders?
Vote
What do we call the place where people live, work, and go to school together?
A community.
What do we call a person who belongs to a country?
A citizen.
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President.
How many boroughs are in New York City?
5
How often is a presidential election held?
Every 4 years.
Who is the leader of New York State government?
The Governor.
Name one thing a good citizen does.
Follows laws, helps others, votes, volunteers, etc.
How many branches of government are there?
Three
Name one borough of New York City.
Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, or Staten Island.
What is the minimum age to vote in the United States?
18 years old.
What is one thing local government does for residents?
Maintains parks, schools, roads, sanitation, public safety, etc.
True or False: Citizens should respect the rights of others.
True.
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
Who is the leader of New York City government?
The Mayor
What is the name of the paper or screen where you make your voting choices?
A ballot.
If there is a problem in your neighborhood, what is one way you can make your voice heard?
Contact elected officials, attend community meetings, vote, write letters/emails, etc.
What is one way students can help improve their community?
Answers may vary (volunteer, clean up, speak up about issues, etc.).
What document is the highest law of the land?
The Constitution
Which borough is known as the most populated borough in NYC?
Brooklyn
True or False: Voting is one way citizens can make their voices heard.
True
Why is community involvement important?
It helps solve problems, improve neighborhoods, and make sure people's voices are heard.
What do we call the freedoms protected by the Constitution, such as freedom of speech?
Rights