Federal Government
What is another name for the Federal Government?
the national government
What do you call the leader of a state's government?
the governor
The local government makes rules for towns and _________.
counties
How many branches of the Federal Government are there?
3
Congress has the power to ________ war.
declare
Who is the leader of the Federal Government?
the President
The state government gets its' money through income tax and ______ tax.
Sales
Who is the leader of a town's government?
the mayor
The main job of the Legislative Branch is to write up and vote on ______.
laws
What do you call a judge on the Supreme Court?
a justice.
The Federal Government gets most of its money through people's __________ tax.
income
What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
7%
Local governments get most of their tax money through ________ taxes.
property
What document created our government in 1789?
the Constitution
What is one requirement to become President?
must be at least 35, born in America, must have lived here 14 consecutive years.
The Federal Government spends a lot of tax money for retired old people. What do you call that money for older people?
Social Security
What is the state capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
List 2 things the local government spends money on.
police, fire department, schools, roads/highways, parks, libraries, and public transportation
What is our legislative branch called?
Congress
the President has the power to veto laws made by Congress. What does veto mean?
Cancel
List 2 different things the Federal Government spends tax money on:
Social Security, the military, Welfare, certain people's health insurance
What are two items that aren't taxed in New Jersey?
medicine and clothing
List 3 things the local government spends tax money on.
police, fire department, schools, roads/highways, parks, libraries, and public transportation
What are the two parts of Congress called?
How many people are the Supreme Court?
9