We would all have extra bumpy rides to school if taxes weren't use for these.
What is road repair.
100
We hold these events every few years to choose our leaders.
What is an election?
100
I am the 1st Amendment and give lots of freedoms. Tell me how many.
What is four?
100
Montgomery county is this kind of government.
What is local government?
100
I run the state.
Who is governor?
200
Our taxes pay for those people who protect and serve. Keeping people safe is their job?
Who are police officers?
200
When people vote directly for the laws, it called this type of democracy.
What is a direct democracy?
200
I am the law of the land that governs the United states.
What is the United Stated Constitution?
200
Pennsylvania is this type of government.
What is sate government?
200
I'm the head of the executive branch of the country.
Who is the President?
300
Each time you purchase a candy bar the little bit extra is this type of tax.
What is sales tax?
300
In the US we vote for representatives that make laws. This is a little different than a direct vote.
What is a representative democracy?
300
After the Constitution was written the government needed to add some things. Any additions 1-30 would include me.
What are amendments?
300
I was a capital for Pennsylvania and our country at one time. Now I'm just a great place to visit on the Delaware.
What is Philadelphia?
300
I am responsible for making the laws.
Who is the legislator, or senate?
400
This tax is payed to the local and federal government directly from your paycheck.
What is income tax?
400
Our government has three branches, so no one person has all the power. Each branch can check up on the other.
What are checks and balances?
400
The first 10 Amendments are given this special name.
What is The Bill of Rights?
400
I am the current capital of our state.
What is Harrisburg?
400
This branch makes sure laws are followed.
What is Judicial Branch?
500
This tax pays for schools. Even renters pay.
What is property tax?
500
This form of government is one where citizens choose representatives to make laws. There is also a president and a constitution. Democracy is not in its name!
What is a republic?
500
I am the 1st Amendment and give lots of freedoms. Tell me all four.
What is freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly?