Branches of Government
This branch carries out laws and ensures everyone obeys them. The president is the leader of this branch.
The Executive Branch
Which government worker helps keep our communities safe by teaching citizens about fire safety?
Who is our country's leader?
The President
Why are taxes important for the government?
Taxes help pay for government services (like schools, playgrounds, parks, and roads)
Why is the city of Washington, D.C. important to the government?
This branch makes sure that the laws are fair. Courts make decisions about the laws. The Supreme Court is in charge of this branch.
The Judicial Branch
Which government workers job is to make sure people are being treated fairly by using the courts system?
A Judge
Who is our city/town leader?
The Mayor
Which word is the name for a set of rules that TWO countries agree to follow?
- trade
- treaty
- ambassador
Treaty
How many rooms are in the White House?
132
This branch makes laws that citizens must follow but this branch also decided on which taxes citizens must pay. Congress is in charge of this branch of government.
The Legislative Branch
Which government worker serves and protects our communities and citizens, help people when they are in danger, and makes sure citizens are following the laws?
A Police Officer
Who is our state leader?
The Governor
Why do communities have laws?
Communities have laws for fairness and safety.
True or False.
The president both lives AND works in the White House building?
True
How many branches of government are there?
3 - The Judicial, Executive, and Legislative Branch
Which government worker helps provide education to citizens to learn about the world and improve their own communities?
A Teacher
True or False..
ALL countries have the same leader?
False - some countries have leader that are NOT elected but are ruled by one family for many years.
Why do nations share their cultures with each other?
Sharing cultures allows nations to understand each other and get along better.
Where is our countries capital located?
Washington State or Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Mayors, Governors, and the President.
How is Saudi Arabia's government different from the United States government?
Saudi Arabia's leaders are not elected, their leaders have been from the same family for over 100 years!
How do governments run your community, state, and country?
Government is a group of people that work together to run a community in the United States. Citizens of a community choose a small group of people as leaders who make decisions for the community.
Why are laws different when you leave the United States?
All countries have their own government , and each government makes it's own rules