Branches
What are the 3 branches of government
Legislative
Judicial
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
President
What is the highest law of the land?
The constitution
What is 1 function of government?
to keep us safe
maintain order
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
What is the job of a governor?
Leader of the state government
carry out the laws of the state
What is a constitution?
The laws of the country
Why does the government collect taxes?
To pay for services provided to citizens
Who can veto (reject) laws made by Congress?
The president
Name the leader of each level of government
mayor - city
governor - state
president - federal
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
How does the government help protect the country?
Make & carry out the laws
What branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
What do you call the people who make laws?
Legislators
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
House of Representatives
Senate
What are 3 services our local government provides?
water
sanitation
fire
recreation
parks
What is the judicial branch responsible for?
determine if laws follow the constitution
What is the highest court of the United States?
Supreme Court
What is a bill?
a proposal for a new law
Name 3 services provided by the state government
schools
hospitals
roads
state parks