Terms to Know
freedom
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
Name the 3 levels of government.
local, state, and federal/national.
They are voted for by the citizens.
To reject or say no to a bill
Veto
What does the legislative branch do and who is in charge of it?
The legislative branch writes the laws. Congress runs it.
Who is in charge of the executive branch for local government?
The mayor.
Where does the president live and work (name the building and location)?
He lives and works in the White House. The White House is located in Washington, D.C.
The branch of government made up of the court system is the ______ branch.
Judicial
What does the executive branch do and who is in charge of it?
Executes (carries out) the laws. It is run by the President. He is helped by the VP and the cabinet.
Who is in charge of the executive branch for the state government?
The governor.
What is one way governments get money to pay for the services they provide?
Through collecting taxes.
A government run by its people/citizens is called a...
democracy
What does the judicial branch do and who is in charge of it?
The judicial branch checks the laws (to make sure they follow the constitution). It is made up of the court system which is run by judges. The supreme court is the highest court.
Are all three branches of government in local, state, and national/federal governments?
Yes, all three branches are found in each level of government.
Which branch is the most powerful branch of government?
NONE! They are all equal.
A group that makes laws at the local level
Congress is made up of two groups. What are the names of the two groups?
The House of Representatives, and the Senate.