Rules
Service/ Votes
Government
State and Local Government
Branches of Government
100

Where can rules be found?

everywhere

100
Name someone that helps to keep the neighborhood safe.

police officer

100

Name the 3 levels of government

Local, state and federal government

100

Who is the leader of the state?

governor

100

What is a petition?

a special letter that many people sign

200

Where do laws come from?

government

200

Name a service that is done in the community

mail delivery or safety guard

200

What is the plan for our federal government called?

constitution

200

Name a reason why states collect taxes

highway maintenance, state parks,  or public education
200

Name the 3 branches of government

legislative, judicial and executive branch

300

Why do they make laws?

to keep us safe, healthy and organized

300

How are leaders chosen in a representative democracy?

votes

300

Who is the leader of the country?

president

300

Who hires fire fighters and police officers?

local government

300

Which branch makes laws?

legislative

400

True or False: a traffic light is a law created by the government.

true

400

Where does the government gain its power?

people

400

What does the word supreme mean?

most important

400

Who is the leader of the city?

mayor

400

Which branch decide if laws have been carried out fairly?

judicial

500

What do laws promote?

safety and organization

500

How old do you to be to vote?

18 or older

500

True or False: each sate has its own constitution.

true

500

Which government affects our lives daily?

local government

500

Who is part of the executive branch?

mayor