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
Name the capital city of Connecticut
Hartford
Local government is the government of a
city or county
Name the President and Vice President of our country.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
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
Which official is in charge of a city or town? Mayor, Governor, or President
Mayor
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
What is the name of our country
The United States of America
What branch of government makes the states laws?
Legislative
Name the place where the Mayor's office is located.
The town hall
The city where the White House and our national government is located
Washington D.C.
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.
Name two symbols 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
Name two things taxes are used to pay for in your town.
trash pick up, fixing roads and potholes, schools, libraries, parks and beaches, and more
Describe the purpose of government
To keep people safe and protected