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Vocabulary
Maps (Refer to Page 97)
Branches and Levels of Government
Government Services
Government People and Positions
100
Public property is property that--- A) belongs to everyone in a community. B) belongs to one person or a group of people. C) is found only near parks. D) people cannot use without permission.
A) belongs to everyone in a community.
100
What map symbol tells us that a city is a state capital?
A star.
100
The branch of government that sees that laws are obeyed is--- A) legislative. B) judicial. C) executive.
C) executive.
100
The purpose of a board of education is to--- A) make sure the community is a healthful place to live. B) provide people with a place to enjoy nature. C) make decisions and solve problems for the community's schools. D) keep streets and water clean.
C) make decisions and solve problems for the community's schools.
100
The mayor, judges, and other members of the city or town government are usually--- A) appointed by government leaders. B) elected by other government leaders. C) elected by citizens of the community. D) appointed by citizens of the community.
C) elected by citizens of the community.
200
Any hobby, activity, or sport done for enjoyment after working--- A) public service. B) recreation. C) volunteer. D) playtime.
B) recreation.
200
What is the state capital of Tennessee?
Nashville
200
The branch of government that decides whether the laws are fair and whether they have been carried out fairly is the--- A) executive. B) judicial. C) legislative.
B) judicial branch.
200
This department is responsible for taking care of community swimming pools, public softball diamonds, tennis courts, and golf courses. This department also may offer special summer programs for children--- A) public works department. B) health department. C) fire department. D) parks and recreation department.
D) parks and recreation department.
200
To help her community, Jane Addams--- A) started a community center called Hull-House. B) held public meetings. C) visited President Roosevelt. D) built museums
A) started a community center called Hull-House.
300
Doing work for the good of the community is--- A) volunteer. B) common good. C) public service. D) a kind gesture
C) public service.
300
Is Missouri east or west of Ohio?
West.
300
The branch of government that makes laws? A) executive. B) legislative. C) judicial.
B) legislative.
300
What jobs is the public works department responsible for?--- A) keeping streets and water clean and collecting garbage. B) caring for parks and their amenities (swimming pools, tennis courts, playground). C) making decisions and solving problems for the community's schools. D) providing community health clinics
A) keeping streets and water clean and collecting garbage.
300
Government leaders can appoint people to do certain jobs because--- A) citizens have given them the authority to do so. B) they are appointed officials. C) the leaders are performing a public service. D) citizens have the right to elect their government leaders.
A) citizens have given them the authority to do so.
400
To choose to work without being paid--- A) public service. B) volunteer. C) common good. D) recreation.
B) volunteer.
400
How many states border Texas? Name them.
Four states border Texas. 1. New Mexico 2. Oklahoma 3. Arkansas 4. Louisiana
400
Who works for the executive branch at the national level of government?
The President, Barack Obama
400
All government services cost money. How do community governments pay for these services?
With the money they collect in taxes from the citizens within the community.
400
A judge settles a conflict by--- A) keeping track of decisions made by the governor. B) listening to both sides and telling people what to do to get along. C) Keeping order in the court. D) writing an official record.
B) listening to both sides and telling people what to do to get along.
500
Money paid to the government by people who own land and buildings in the community--- A) sales tax. B) property tax. C) donation.
B) property tax.
500
What are the capital cities of the states that share borders with Louisiana?
Jackson, Little Rock, Austin.
500
What are the four levels of government? (NOT BRANCHES!)
Local, County, State, Nation
500
What is the difference between a property tax and a sales tax?
A property tax is money paid by people who own land and buildings in the community and a sales tax is the extra money that all people pay each time they buy something.
500
In each state, voters elect a leader called a _______? (Joe Manchin is this for West Virginia)
Governor