Branches of Government
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What document was written by Thomas Jefferson and expressed the complaints of the 13 colonies?
The Declaration of Independence
What are the three levels of government?
Federal/National
State
Local
Did Native people have any type of leadership? Yes or no.
Yes
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
Interprets laws
The Constitution
What is the leader of a city called?
The mayor
What makes up the Legislative Branch at the federal level?
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
Creates laws and decides taxes
Can local laws go against the United States Constitution?
No!
What is the leader of the state called?
The governor
If the U.S. Postal Service opens up a new post office in your town, who is responsible for that?
Federal
State
Local
Federal
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
Enforces the laws
Which right is guaranteed in the North Carolina Declaration of Rights?
A. Education
B. Food
C. Water
D. Housing
A. Education
What is the leader of a county called?
Commissioner
If the city decides to repair a local bridge after a storm, who is responsible?
Federal
State
Local
Local
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch of the United States?
The president
What does the Declaration of Rights do?
Limits the power of the state government
Who would be in charge of fixing local parks?
Mayor
Governor
President
Mayor
North Carolina's Department of Education changes the standards for reading. Who is responsbile?
Federal
State
Local
State