Any man or woman over 18 years old can vote. True or False?
False. He or she must be a citizen.
100
What is freedom?
A citizen's right to make choices.
200
Who is the leader of Abilene?
Norm Archibald
200
The person in charge of a state's government is called the ______________ .
Governor or Rick Perry
200
Who is the leader of the United States?
President or Barack Obama
200
What is the first thing a citizen must do in order to vote?
He or she must register, or sign up.
200
The Liberty Bell is an important symbol of freedom for all Americans. True or False?
True.
300
What is the group of people called that works with the mayor?
city council
300
State leaders meet to make laws in what building?
the State Capitol Building
300
What is the plan for our government called?
the Constitution
300
How can people learn more about a citizen who wants to be a leader?
Read the newspaper, watch programs on television, talk with neighbors, find information using their computers.
300
What is a motto?
A word or saying that people try to live by.
400
True or False
Governments makes laws.
True
400
State governments collect money called ___________?
taxes
400
What branch of government tells if laws are fair?
the Supreme Court
400
What is a ballot?
A list of the name of people running for office.
400
What is our country's national anthem called?
The Star-Spangled Banner
500
What things does the local government do?
A. settle disagreements
B. help citizens stay safe
C. provide services
D. ALL of the above
D. All of the Above
500
Who carries out the laws of the state?
State Police
500
What part of government writes and votes on laws?
Congress
500
What do people do to vote? A. Learn about who is running for office B. Sign up to vote C. Get a ballot D. Mark a choice on a ballot E. All of the above
E. All of the above
500
What is a monument?
A building or statue that honors a person or an event.