Citizens
Why do communities have laws?
To keep people safe
Who makes the laws in the United States?
People in government
Where does the President live?
In the White House in Washington D.C.
What is the job of a judge?
To oversee the court
What is a treaty?
A set of rules that two countries agree to follow
How does the government pay for the services it provides?
Citizens pay taxes
What is a governor?
Leader of a state
What are the three branches of government in the U.S.?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
How are a judge and firefighter's jobs alike?
They both help people
True or False:
Nations have their own governments and laws
True
What is a citizen?
A person who belongs in a community
What is a mayor?
Leader of a city
True or False:
All three branches of the government have equal power.
True
How are a judge and a firefighter's jobs different?
A firefighter puts out fires and keeps people safe. A judge makes sure things are fair.
True or False:
Leaders in different nations must rule in the same ways.
False: Leaders may rule in very different ways.
Do citizens have rights and freedoms?
Yes, they can live where they want and do what they want as long as they do not break the laws or rules.
What is a president?
Leader of a country
Who is the leader of the executive branch and what is her/her job?
President-Makes sure others obey the laws and suggests new laws
What are the three levels of government?
Local, State, National
Do nations need to get along?
Yes, they need to learn to work together and get along
What is a government?
A group of citizens that work together to run a community
How are leaders chosen in the United States?
People vote for them in an election
What does the judicial branch of the government do?
Makes sure the laws are fair (courts)
What are some examples of the local government?
Police, firefighters, Schools, Garbage Pick Up
Why do nations trade things?
To get things they need