Branches of Government
How many branches of government do we have?
3
Name the 3 branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Name the capital city of West Virginia
Charleston
Local government is the government of a
city or county
Name at least two of the three branches of government
executive, legislative, judicial
This branch makes the laws
Legislative
Name the first president of the United States
George Washington
Who is the leader of the executive branch of the state?
governor
Money that is paid to the government for the services they provide
taxes
Name the levels of government
local, state, national
This branch enforces the laws (like the president or governor)
Executive Branch
Who is the head of the executive branch of the country?
president
What 2 groups make up Congress (the legislative branch)?
House of Representatives and Senate
What building is located in the county seat?
courthouse
Adults have the right to do this to elect or pick people for the government
vote
This branch of government interprets the laws (court system)
Judicial Branch
branch of government that has the supreme court
judicial branch
What branch of government makes the states laws?
Legislative
Name the group of people makes decision for our county
County Commission
The city where the White House and our national government is located
Washington D.C.
Name the 3 branches of government
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Name a symbol of the United States
American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, Capitol, Star Spangled Banner
If a bill is passed by Congress it becomes a ______________
law
Where is the county seat for Nicholas County?
Summersville
Describe the purpose of government
To keep people safe and protected