Branches of Government
How many branches of government do we have?
3
Name one of the jobs that the President has
veto or approves laws, in charge of the armed forces, knows the codes for nuclear weapons
What is the capital city of Nebraska?
Lincoln
Which official is in charge of a city or town? Mayor, Governor, or President
Mayor
What do you call a member of a community?
Citizen
This branch makes the laws
Legislative
What do we call the Senate and House of Representatives together?
Congress
Who is the leader of the executive branch of the state?
governor
Who is our current mayor?
Jean Stothert
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
Who is Nebraska's governor?
Jim Pillen
What group of people works closely with and helps the mayor make decisions?
City Council
Adults have the right and responsibility to do this to elect government leaders
VOTE
This branch of government interprets and evaluates the laws (court system)
Judicial Branch
How many Senators does each state have?
2
What do we call money that is paid to the government for the services they provide?
Taxes
Name a service provided by the local government.
Schools, firefighters, police, library, roads, trash, snow removal, etc.
Who is our current president?
Why do we have 3 branches of government?
To make sure that no one has too much power. To make sure that power is balanced between all the branches.
What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
What type of licenses are issued by the state?
Name a traffic law you must follow?
Stop at a red light, follow the speed limit, wear a seatbelt, etc.
What is checks and balances?
To keep one branch from being more powerful than another, they are all equal in power