Is writing a letter to the city council one way to influence the government?
Yes!
100
What is the name of Minnesota's governor?
Mark Dayton
100
What is the name of our president?
Barak Obama
100
What is a reservation?
A reservation is land that is set aside for Native Americans to live on.
100
Who won the class pet election?
The Kangaroo!
200
Name one way you can "take action" to influence the government.
One of the following:
write a letter, make a phone call, post on facebook, create a website, make posters, sign a petition, protest, etc.
200
What is the name (his title) of the leader in charge of St. Anthony Village?
Mayor
200
The leaders in the national government are in charge of:
a) everyone in the whole United States
b) only the people in the state of Minnesota
c) only the people in St. Anthony Village
a) Everyone in the whole United States.
The state government is in charge of the people in state.
The local government is in charge of only the people in town or city.
200
Is tribal government part of the state or local government? Yes or No
NO! They are a separate nation.
200
Can we vote for things other than people?
Yes!!
300
Juanita realizes that every day her and many of her classmates wait for a long time at the bus stop and that the bus is very full. To suggest adding another school bus, should Juanita write a letter to the School Board, call her Mom, or email the President?
Write a letter to the School Board
300
What is one of the responsibilities a governor has?
1. choosing other leaders
2. Making decisions of how money should be spent in the state
3. Making sure laws in Minnesota are being followed
300
What is one of the President's responsibilities?
1. Chief of Executive Branch- in charge of House of Representatives and Supreme Court
2. Head of State- meets with other nations
3. Foreign Policy Leader- Makes Agreements with other countries
4. Commander in Chief of Armed Forces- in charge of military
5. Economic Leader- makes decisions about the nation's money
6. Legislative leader- approves or rejects laws
300
Name one similarity between tribal government and the United States government?
Possible answers:
They both have elections.
They both have leaders such as presidents
They both make laws.
300
What does it mean to "cast" your vote?
to submit a vote for a candidate or an issue
400
Name one example of when you could make a poster to influence the government on a specific issue.
If the school needs money, for a fundraiser to raise money, to show support for a specific candidate, etc.
400
What is the job of the city council?
to make laws
400
What is the job of the House of Representatives and Senate?
To make laws
400
Does every tribe have the same type of government?
No, each tribe has their own type of government
400
Name one reason why elections are important.
Because they give us a say in the government
500
You and your family enjoy going to the lake to swim during the summer. Lately you have noticed lots of garbage in the water and on the beach. How could you "take action" to help this change?
Write a letter to the editor, call the Department of Natural Resources, contact the city council or mayor, etc.
500
Where does the city council meet?
The City Hall
500
What is the job of the Supreme Court?
Make sure the government follows the laws
500
Name one tribe in Minnesota
Upper Sioux
Lower Sioux
Red Lake
Bois Forte
Fond du Lac
Grand Portage
Leech Lake
Mille Lacs
Prairie Island
Red Lake
Shakopee
White Earth
500
What is a candidate?
A qualified person (or animal) who runs for a political office