Government
Why do we need a government?
To make laws to keep everyone in the community safe and keep order.
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
Who is in charge of our state government?
Governor - Maura Healy
Which government worker enforces laws and keeps everyone in the community safe?
Police Officer
This is a guide everyone must follow to keep people safe.
Rule
What do we call the type of government that works for the USA?
Which Federal Government Branch is in charge of evaluating consequences for breaking the law?
Judicial Branch
The ________ lists the basic laws of our country.
Why do government in different countries work together?
To solve problems and for the good of all people
A change or something that is added
Amendment
What do we call the type of government that works for cities and towns?
local government
Who is our President now?
Joe Biden
The Constitution says everyone should be treated: A. unfairly. B. happily C. equally
C. equally
True or False
Citizens do not get to choose government leaders.
False
A group who decides whether someone broke the law or is innocent
Trial
How many branches are there in the Federal Government?
Three
This was added to the Constitution to make sure our rights and freedoms were protected.
Bill of Rights
This rule tells us to treat others the way you want to be treated.
The Golden Rule
Why were the first ten amendments added to the constitution? What do they protect?
Basic rights and freedoms
Another word for country
Nation
Who was the first president of the USA's government?
George Washington
Who makes laws in the Federal Government (hint: they are part of the Legislative Branch!)?
Congress
Which two are main purposes of the Constitution?
A) describe how to make laws
B) to explain whether a law is fair or not
C) to help citizens decide how to vote
D) to explain the 3 branches of government
A and B
Which government worker is the leader of a city government: A. Senator. B. Mayor. C. Principal
B. Mayor
A group of people who work together to run a city, state, or country
Government