Levels
How many levels of government are there?
3
How many branches of government are there?
3
Who is a leader at the local level of government?
The Mayor
Which branch of government creates laws?
Legislative
A form a government where the people get to have a say/vote (hint: we have this!)
Democracy
List the levels of government from smallest to largest
Local, State, National/Federal
List the branches of government
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
Who is the leader of the Executive branch at the national level?
The President
How many Supreme Court justices are there in the judicial branch?
9
What power does the President have regarding bills passed by Congress?
He can veto bills
Which level of government is responsible for parks and recreation and other services in your community?
Local
Which branch of government is led by the president?
Executive
Who is a leader at the state level?
The Governor
How many members make up the Senate in the legislative branch?
100
How are Supreme Court justices appointed?
By the president
Which level of government is responsible for establishing schools and public services in your state?
State
Judicial
Who is responsible for making laws in the United States Government? (hint: more specific than a branch!!)
The Congress
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing and carrying out laws?
Executive
This document gives citizens rights and freedoms and details how our government works
The Constitution
Which level of government is responsible for making laws and trading goods/services with other countries?
National/Federal
Congress is part of the Legislative branch, what are the TWO parts that make up congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who is the leader of the Judicial branch at the national level?
Chief Justice
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
Judicial
This ensures that one branch does not have more power than another
Checks and balances