Branches of Government
How many branches of government do we have?
3
Name one of the jobs that the President has
veto or approves laws, in charge of the armed forces, knows the codes for nuclear weapons, talks to other world leaders
Name the capital city Michigan?
Lansing
Name two parks facilitated by the local government.
Casey Park, Maplewood Nature Center, Keller Lake, Como Park, Phalen etc
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared the colonies' independence from Britain
This branch makes the laws
Legislative
How can a president be removed from office?
Impeachment and conviction from Congress
Who is the leader of the executive branch of Minnesota?
Governor Walz
Money that is paid to the government for the services they provide
taxes
Name the levels of government- not the branches.
local, state, national
This branch enforces the laws
Executive Branch
Who is the head of House of Representatives now?
Speaker Mike Johnson
What 2 groups make up Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is the title of the official in charge of a city or town?
Mayor
When were the African American slaves finally free?
date and year
June 19, 1865
This branch of government interprets and evaluates the laws
Judicial Branch
How many House of Representatives are there and why?
Give an example of a STATE LAW.
MANY.... divorce, licensure, marijuana, driving speeds, education, pollution control etc
What is an example of what your LOCAL taxes go to?
many: schools, libraries, road construction, potholes, liquor licenses, recreation...
What are two powers that are given exclusively to the national government?
declare war, make money, create army, make treaties
Why do we have 3 branches of government?
To make sure that no one has too much power. To make sure that power is balanced between all the branches.
How many federal Supreme Court justices are there?
9
Is immigration a state issue or federal issue?
federal
How old do you need to be to be a local elected official?
21
What was the name of the original Constitution?
Articles of Confederation