Vocabulary
Local
State
National
People
100
Name the written document stating the laws our country must follow.
Constitution
100
Give another name for a town or city.
municipal
100
Which branch of government makes laws?
legislative branch
100
What name is given to the Senators and House of Representatives together at the national level?
Congress
100
Name the leader of the Local Government by title and first/last name.
Mayor Terry Overmyer
200
Name the system of government in which the people elect their leaders.
Democracy
200
Name the four parts of the local government.
Municipal, township, county, school district
200
Which branch of government decides arguments about the meaning of laws, how they are applied, and whether they break the rules of the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
200
How many senators make up Congress?
100
200
Name the leader of the state government. Give his/her title and first/last name.
Governor Ted Strickland
300
What is a suggestion for a law in government called?
Bill
300
Name the group of people that help the mayor do his/her job.
city council
300
Which branch of government is the governor in charge?
Executive Branch
300
How many people in Congress are House of Representatives?
435
300
Name the two groups of people that make up the legislative branch in both the state and national government.
Senate and House of Representatives
400
Name the process when the President is removed from office because a charge of misconduct has been filed and the President is found guilty.
Impeachment
400
Who makes sure that people obey the laws in the county.
sheriff
400
Name the highest court in Ohio with its correct title.
Ohio Supreme Court
400
Name the President's advisory group?
Cabinet
400
What is the name of our Vice President for the United States.
Joe Biden
500
What name is given for the sharing power between the national government and individual state governments.
Federalism
500
In a school district, who decides how to spend the district's money and makes other decisions about the schools?
Board of Education
500
What name is given to the Senators and House of Representatives together at the state level?
General Assembly
500
Name three rules for any person who wants to become President.
1. Must be 35 years old 2. A native born U.S. citizen 3. Live in the U.S. for at least 14 years
500
Name the leader of the National Government. Give his/her title and first/last name.
President Barack Obama
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