Branches of Government
Public Officials
Citizenship
Cultural Celebrations
100
What does the image below represent?
The structure of the national government.
100
Who is the current mayor of Houston?
Sylvester Turner
100
Which service provided by the local government protects our life, property, and the environment.
A. Fire Department
B. Library
C. Hospital
D. Park
The fire department protects life, property, and the environment.
100
What is the purpose of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a national holiday that gives thanks for our blessings.
200
What is the role of the legislative branch?
The legislative branch makes our laws and consists of Congress.
200
Who is the current governor of Texas?
Gregg Abbot
200
Which of the following is an example of good citizenship?
A. Stealing
B. Fighting
C. Honesty
D. Littering
Honesty is an example of good citizenship.
200
Which two holidays are religious?
A. Thanksgiving
B. Kwanzaa
C. Hanukkah
D. Christmas
Christmas and Hanukkah
300
What is the role of the executive branch?
The executive branch carries out laws and consists of our president and vice president.
300
Who is the current president of the United States?
Donald Trump
300
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good citizenship?
a. Recycling old paper
B. Returning lost money
C. Stealing
D. Picking up trash in the neighborhood
Stealing is NOT a characteristic of good citizenship.
300
What is the significance of Jews lighting a menorah during the Hanukkah celebration?
To remind jews of the miracle of the lasting oil from the battle they won.
400
What is the role of the judicial branch?
The judicial branch interprets laws and consists of the Supreme Court judges.
400
How are public officials chosen for their jobs?
They are elected by United States citizens through the voting process.
400
How can you show acts of civic responsibility?
Voting, serving on a grand jury, and improving your community
400
What military hero fought in World War 2, fought for equal rights for Hispanics, and founded the GI Forum group to help military veterans.
Hector P. Garcia