Levels of Government
Who is in charge of the local government?
City Council, Parish President, or Mayor
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Each branch checks on the other branch which keeps one branch from becoming too powerful
Which branch of government has the ability to determine whether a law is constitutional or not?
Judicial
Goods going into a country
-import or export
import
Who is in charge of the national government?
President and Congress
Which branch of government interprets the law?
Judicial Branch
The legislative branch checks on which two branches?
Executive and Judicial Branch
Which government leader enforces the laws at the city level in Louisiana?
Mayor
Goods going out of a country
-import or export
export
Who is in charge of the state level of government?
Governor
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch checks on which two branches?
Legislative and Judicial
A person who lives in any city or town in Louisiana would be under which level of government?
The local, state, and national
Explain the difference between a rule and a law
A Rule is something that you follow in order to keep you and others safe.
A Law is a rule that everyone in the community must obey.
What are two responsibilities of the local government?
police, fire department, collect taxes, libraries, trash collection, and utilities
Who is in charge of the legislative branch?
Congress: House of Representatives and the Senate
The Judicial branch checks on which two branches?
Legislative and Executive
If the United States was to declare war against the North Koreans, which level of government will have this power?
National
A territory must reach a population of __________ to become a state
60,000
What are two responsibilities of the national government?
collect taxes, declare war, print money, create national parks, run the post office, and protect the country from other countries
Who is in charge of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
Why did the government balance the three branches?
so one doesn't become too powerful
Which level of government is responsible for picking up trash?
Local
How long is the Supreme Court elected for?
Life