Levels of Government
The President is the leader of the __________.
Country
Name two services that the government provides
Police department
Fire department
Public schools
Library
Repairing our streets
Which document explains the need to be free from British rule and become a new nation?
The Declaration of Independence
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
City
How does the government pay for their services?
US citizens pay taxes that the government uses to provide services.
What does the US Constitution explain?
It explains the structure of the government
Which branch are laws signed and made sure that they (laws) are carried out
Executive branch
The governor is the leader of the _________
State
The Declaration of Independence and the US constitution were created by which group?
The Founding Fathers
Which branch has justices and decides if laws follow the constitution?
Judicial
How are leaders like the president, governors, and mayors chosen?
Citizens vote
What are the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Which branch makes the laws and establishes taxes?
Legislative