Levels of Government
Which level of government makes laws for the whole country?
Federal Government
Which branch of government is led by the president?
executive branch (national/federal)
What branch of government makes laws?
legislative branch
What word means to donate one’s time, without pay, to help the community?
volunteering
A document that sets up our nation's government.
U.S. Constitution
Which judicial branch decides if a federal practice violates the U.S. Constitution?
US Supreme Court
What power does the judicial branch have?
determining if laws are fair
What does the term “separation of powers” mean?
The three branches have different powers so no branch has more control.
A common good activity where you can elect officials to helps solve the problems in your community.
vote
a person who is elected to represent you in the government
-a representative
This level of government created the law that we must be in school for 180 days.
State Government
The name of the legislative branch in Georgia
Georgia General Assembly
Which level of government makes laws that affect the entire country?
federal
A way to stay informed
watching the news
reading the newspaper
reading news articles online (with parent permission)
the government in charge of the whole nation
federal
Which level of government handles public schools and driver’s licenses?
State Government
Which branch of the national government is led by the United States Supreme Court?
Judicial Branch (national/federal)
Which head of the executive branch signs treaties with other countries?
President
What type of laws should the United States government pass to protect the rights of people in the United States and to help those in need?
Laws that promote the common good.
protected freedoms for all Americans
rights
Which level of government handles issues like war and printing money?
Federal Government
What is the MAIN responsibility of the executive branch of the United States government?
enforcing laws
Which legislative branch passes laws allowing fireworks in Georgia?
Georgia General Assembly
Now that Michael is 18, what can he do about problems in his community that he could NOT do before he was 18?
register to vote and vote for people who listen to members of the community
In the United States, the people elect representatives to make decisions. What is this type of government called?
Representative Democracy