Branches of Government
Public Officials
Citizenship
Cultural Celebrations
100

What does the image below represent?

The structure of the national government.

100

Who is the current mayor of Houston?

Sylvester Turner

100

Which service provided by the local government protects our life, property, and the environment.

A. Fire Department

B. Library

C. Hospital

D. Park


The fire department protects life, property, and the environment.

100

What is the purpose of Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a national holiday that gives thanks for our blessings.

200

What is the role of the legislative branch?

The legislative branch makes our laws and consists of Congress. 

200

Who is the current governor of Texas?

Gregg Abbot

200

Which of the following is an example of good citizenship?

A. Stealing

B. Fighting

C. Honesty

D. Littering

Honesty is an example of good citizenship.

200

Which two holidays are religious?

A. Thanksgiving

B. Kwanzaa

C. Hanukkah

D. Christmas

Christmas and Hanukkah

300

What is the role of the executive branch?

The executive branch carries out laws and consists of our president and vice president.

300

Who is the current president of the United States?

Donald Trump

300

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good citizenship?

a. Recycling old paper

B. Returning lost money

C. Stealing

D. Picking up trash in the  neighborhood

Stealing is NOT a characteristic of good citizenship.

300

What is the significance of Jews lighting a menorah during the Hanukkah celebration?

To remind jews of the miracle of the lasting oil from the battle they won.

400

What is the role of the judicial branch?

The judicial branch interprets laws and consists of the Supreme Court judges.

400

How are public officials chosen for their jobs?

They are elected by United States citizens through the voting process.

400

How can you show acts of civic responsibility?

Voting, serving on a grand jury, and improving your community

400

What military hero fought in World War 2, fought for equal rights for Hispanics, and founded the GI Forum group to help military veterans.

Hector P. Garcia