Government and Levels
Fill in the blank: Government is the group of people who ________ and carry out laws.
Make
What is the main job of the Judicial branch?
Interpret the laws
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
to make laws
What is the main job of the executive branch?
To execute/interpret the laws
What color car does Mrs. Craig drive?
silver
What is the lowest level of government?
Local
What is the highest court in the country called?
The Supreme Court
What is the law making body that makes up the Legislative branch that includes the House of Representatives and Senate?
Who is head of the executive branch?
President
What does Mrs. Veatch's car, Mrs. Morgeson's car, and Ms. Purdom's car have in common?
They all have a UK license plate on the front
Which TWO levels of government are responsible for law enforcement?
Local & State
How long does a supreme court justice serve for?
life
What does Congress have the power to do when it comes to taxes?
increase/decrease
What does the president have the power to do with a law?
pass/veto it
Who has worked at Glasscock longer, Mrs. Akers or Mrs. Morgeson?
Mrs. Morgeson
In which level of government is it easiest to recognize the three branches?
Federal
When it comes to trials, what responsibility does the Judicial branch have?
Making sure they are fair
What can Congress do with a President's veto?
override it
What does the executive branch do with the budget?
They plan how to spend it
Name BOTH teachers Ms. Purdom worked with last year at Glasscock.
Mrs. Veatch and Mrs. Tungate
Which level is over public education, which is Glasscock?
State
When it comes to laws, what responsibility does the Judicial branch have?
Making sure they are fair/constitutional
What do every law start out as?
bill
What is another big part of the executive branch that the president has control over?
Military/police
Who has Ms. Purdom known longer: Mrs. Veatch or Mrs. Morgeson?
Mrs. Morgeson