The Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
Rights and Responsibilities
Mystery Question
100

How man branches does the government have?

Three

100

Which branch of government upholds state laws?

Judicial Branch

100

Road maintenance is a service provided by who?

Local Government

100

How many amendments are there in the US Constitution?

27

100

What was the last Reading Street story that we read?

My Brother Martin

200
What is the legislative branch called?

Congress

200

True or False: All 50 states have the same three branches of government?

True

200

Along with having a mayor, many local governments also have this.

City Council

200

What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights

200

Next Monday, how many days will we have been in school?

100

300

The President is included in which branch of the government?

Executive Branch

300

Which state does not have a two part legislative?

Nebraska

300

Public service are paid for by citizens through _____________.

Taxes

300

True or False: The Bill of Rights provides the freedom of speech.

True

300

What day is Valentine's day on this year?

Friday

400

What group makes up the judicial branch of the government?

The Supreme Court

400

Who leads the executive branch of each state?

The governor

400

List one public service provided by local governments.

Road maintenance

First Responders

Public Parks

400

What does the Bill of Rights provide?

Freedoms

400

What is Ms. McIntyre's dog's name?

Rocco

500
Congress is made up of two parts. What are they called?

Senate and the House of Representatives

500

How many parts are many state legislative branches divided into?

Two

500

True or False: The Vice President is a member of local government?

False

500

People have the right to let the government know how they feel through what three freedoms?

Speech, Petition and Protest

500

What is one of the most important responsibilities that citizens have?

Voting