Government Types
How are leaders put into power in a democracy?
Citizens vote for the leader
What is the smallest level of government?
Local
Who is the leader of the executive branch in the local government?
Mayor
True or False: A tax is money that citizens pay to the government
True
Which type of document tells us how our leaders should be chosen?
The Consitution
How are leaders put into power in a monarchy?
They are born into a royal family.
What is the 2nd largest form of government?
State
Who is the leader of the executive branch of the state government?
Governor
Name 2 examples of how taxes can be used to provide services.
Police, firefighters, education, public works, parks, etc.
What are the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
How are leaders put into power in a dictatorship?
They can be voted in, however they can also choose to remain in power.
What is the largest form of government?
Federal
Who is the leader of the executive branch in the federal government?
The President
DAILY DOUBLE: What college did Mr. Haberman graduate from?
Montclair State University
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What type of government is represented in the United States?
Democracy
DAILY DOUBLE: Who won the Super Bowl in 2017?
New England Patriots
What does the legislative branch do and who is in the legislative branch?
Makes laws and the Senate & House of Representatives
True or False: If too many taxes are taken out of your paychecks by accident, the government keeps it.
False: You receive that amount in a check
What does the Declaration of Independence do?
Explains the rights of people
Explain the process of voting in the United States.
Voters sign in, go into a closed booth, and cast their vote with nobody watching.
Explain how a bill becomes a law in correct order.
Citizens develop an idea for a law, members of the House of Representatives or the Senate will write the idea into a bill, the House and Senate vote to approve the bill, then the president or governor signs the bill into law or vetoes the bill
What does the judicial branch do and who is in the judicial branch?
Decides if laws are constitutional and courts & judges
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties of the governor?
A. Signs bills
B. Controls the state legislature
C. Vetoes Bills
D. Appoints officials
What does the Constitution do?
Defines the power of the government