Vocab
a group that makes laws at the local level
council
what are the 3 level or levels of government can you find in the national gov.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Who is the head of the executive branch at the local level of government?
Mayor
What was written because the colonists wanted freedom from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
the branch of government that is made up
of courts
Judicial
Which branch of government has the most power?
They all have equal power
Speed limits and traffic lights are examples of _______ that the government makes to keep people safe.
laws
How does a person usually become a leader in the United States government?
the people vote them in
freedom is also called
Liberty
Which branch of government enforces and carries out the laws of the United States?
Judical
What is the name of the person in charge of a state?
Governor
In which level or levels of government can you find the executive, legislative, and judicial branches? (local, state, or national)
national
a government run by its citizens
democracy
Who makes sure the laws passed by Congress follow the U.S. Constitution?
Executive
True or False: state governments work with national and local government sometimes.
true
Give one example of a service that the government provides, and tell why we need it.
any answer
the president’s rejection of a bill
Veto
What would be an example of a project that all three levels of government may work together on?
A deciding on rules for voting
B collecting trash
C starting a fire department
D completing a large road construction project
A Rules for voting
What does the state government do?
helps cities in that state, makes laws for the whole state, etc.
What is the name of the system that allows each branch of government to check the actions of the others?
Checks and Balances