Which level of government makes laws that affect the entire country?
Federal
100
Which level of government is led by the president?
Federal
100
True or False: The Constitution is the supreme law of our land
True
100
True or False: laws are not necessary
False
200
Which branch makes sure that laws are followed?
Executive
200
Which level of government hires police, firefighters, and helps to run libraries and parks?
Local
200
Who is the leader of the state government?
Governor
200
How do citizens select their leaders?
Vote
200
If someone breaks a law, they must go to
Court
300
Which branch makes sure that laws are fair?
Judicial
300
Which level of government is in charge of state highways and collects state taxes?
State
300
Who makes the laws for a LOCAL community?
Council
300
If you spend your time helping out without getting paid, what is it called?
Volunteering
300
True or False: The government does not provide any services
False
400
What is a rule that needs to be followed by all citizens?
Law
400
Which level of government is run by the governor?
State
400
Who is the leader of the local government?
Mayor
400
Why did our first leaders write the Constitution?
a. to protect the Native Americans
b. to help the French
c. to protect the rights of the British
d. to protect the individual rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens
d. to protect the individual rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens
400
Which of the following is not a service provided by the government:
Schools, libraries, restaurants
restaurants
500
A member of a community, state, or country is called a
Citizen
500
Which level of government is led by the mayor?
Local
500
List the leaders of each level of government:
Federal
State
Local
President
Governor
Mayor
500
Why is it important to be able to change The Constitution?
Laws need to change as our country changes
500
Compare the local government with the federal (U.S.) government
Local is led by the mayor
Federal is led by the president
They both have three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial)