Practice
What is this review over?
Levels of Government
Who leads the local government?
The mayor.
Who leads the state government?
The governer.
Who leads the national government?
The president.
Name the three levels of government
Local, state, national
What team are you in?
1,2,3 or 4!
What is the job of the city council?
To make the laws.
Each state has a _________ that describes the responsibilities of the government.
State constitution
How do they protect the country and its people?
By sending soldiers to those in need.
Which levels of government collect and raise taxes? List them.
All 3! Local, state, and national
What is today's date?
January 31st.
What happens if an issue is not solved in the local court?
It moves to the state court.
How are the members of the state legislature chosen?
They are elected by the people of the state.
Why does the national government take a census every 10 years?
This allows them to see how much money is needed by different communities.
What is a census?
A count of the population.
What school do you go to?
Hicks Elementary
How do they charge fees and taxes?
They collect taxes on property, they add sales tax to store items, and they charge for some services.
Where do state legislators meet?
In the state capitol OR in the state's capital city.
Describe the purpose of Checks and Balances.
It divides the power between the three branches of government equally to make sure no one branch gets all the power.
Describe the jobs of all the BRANCHES of government.
Legislative- makes the laws
Executive- Carries out the laws
Judicial- Interprets the laws/ Make sure they follow Constitution
Who are your teachers?
Name two or more services they provide.
They provide police and fire departments. They provide parks, libraries, and schools. They make sure roads are fixed and cleared for students.
Name two or more services they provide.
They make rules for voting, keep up with state highways, protect state lands and water, build roads that connect states, and run state colleges, universities, and hospitals.
Name two or more services they provide.
They print coins and money, run the U.S. Postal Service, manage national parks, and control trade between states and countries.
How many people are in each branch of Congress?
2 people per state for Senate. The House of Representatives depends on the population in each state.