Levels of Government
Branches of Government
All About Government
Vocabulary
100
Who is in charge of the national government?
The President
100
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
100
Name a community service for children.
Education, parks
100
Define government.
A group of people who set laws and run a community.
200
What is the name of the government that the mayor is in charge of?
LOCAL government
200
Who is in charge of the legislative branch?
Congress
200
Which level of government can make money?
national or federal government
200
A person who is a member of a community is called...
a citizen
300
Who is in charge of the state government?
The Governor
300
Who is in charge of the judicial branch and what is their job?
The Supreme Court and to make sure laws are fair.
300
Is a hair salon a government service? Why or why not?
No, it is not paid for from taxes and free for citizens.
300
What is a law and why do we have them?
A law is a rule set by the government to keep us safe and protect our rights.
400
Name a job that state and local governments share.
Education, healthcare
400
What is the job of the executive branch?
make sure the laws are followed
400
Which level of government is in charge of maintaining roads?
Trick question! All three!
400
Give an example of a community helper.
police, firemen, teachers, librarians, doctors (anyone who helps the community run smoothly)
500
Name a job that only the national government can do. (You cannot choose make money)
Declare war, make agreements with other countries, etc
500
Explain what checks and balances means and give an example.
The three branches check and balance each other so one branch does not have too much power. An example is the president can veto.
500
How are schools paid for?
TAXES
500
What is a democracy?
A type of government that elects their leaders.
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