Taxes
Branches of Government
Making a Law
Local/State/Federal
100

True or False: Taxes pay for your phone. 

False

100

Name the three Branches of Government.

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

100

Which branch first creates and writes the laws?

Legislative Branch

100

Which type of government meets at City Hall?

Local Government

200
True or False: Taxes pay for prisons. 

True

200

Who is the leader of the LOCAL Executive Branch?

The Mayor

200

Which branch can sign or veto a law?

Executive Branch

200

Who issues Colorado state drivers license?

State Government

300

Why is the grocery store not paid for with taxes?

Grocery stores are owned by citizens. Privately owned. Not government funded. 

300

What people make up the Judicial Branch?

Courts/Judges

300

Which branch makes sure that the law is not against the constitution?

Judicial Branch

300

Who runs armed forces for our nation?

Federal Government

400

Name three services that are paid for with taxes. 

Police, Fire Department, Roads, Schools, etc. 

400

What two groups of people work in the Legislative Branch?

The Senate and the House of Representatives. 

400

A group of concerned parents want to make it illegal to talk on the phone while driving. What branch of government could help you first?

Legislative Branch

400

Who runs the U.S Postal Service?

Federal Government