Federal Government
Who leads the executive branch of the federal governement?
The President
Who leads the executive branch of state government?
Governor
What is one responsibility that all citizens have?
The responsibility of obeying rules and laws
What is the common good?
Doing things to help everyone in the community
What document sets up the U.S. Federal Government?
The U.S. Constitution
What document sets up the Georgia State Government?
The Georgia Constitution
Which one is a right that all U.S. citizens have?
A. donating money
B. to enforce the laws
C. to share your thoughts and ideas
D. to pick up trash
C. to share your thoughts and ideas
(The right to free speech)
What are the four ways to promote the common good?
Volunteering, Voting, Staying Informed, and Communicating with Public Officials
What is the job of the judicial branch?
To determine if laws are fair or unfair (to judge the laws)
Who leads the legislative branch of the state government?
The Georgia General Assembly
What rights do citizens have when they turn 18?
The right to vote
Josephine donates all of her old clothes to the Salvation Army. What way is she promoting the common good?
Volunteering
What branch of government makes the laws at federal and state levels?
The Legislative Branch
What is the MAIN responsibility of the executive branch?
To enforce (carry out) laws
What is a right that all U.S. Citizens have?
A. to practice any religion
B. to have extra recess
C. to judge the laws
A. to practice any religion
(The right of freedom of religion)
Clarice is checking the news for recent events to share with her friends and family. What common good is she promoting?
Staying Informed
Which branch of government is led by the U.S. Supreme Court?
The judicial branch
Which branch of government is led by the governor?
The executive branch
What is a responsibility of all U.S. Citizens?
A. to volunteer
B. to respect the rights of others
C. to speak about a topic important to you
B. to respect the rights of others
Devon sent a letter to the mayor about his concerns at the crossing walk. What common good is he promoting?
Communicating with public officials