Chapter 8 Social Studies

What do citizens give to leaders when they vote?

• Tax Money
• A pledge to always obey
• Freedom of Assembly
• Authority

What are the three branches of the national government?

• County, city, town
• Parliament, Prime Minister, Cabinet
• Legislative, Executive, Judicial
• Local, State, National

What is the job of a governor?

• The leader of a state's executive branch of government
• The leader of the nation's executive branch of the federal government
• The leader of a community's government
• A person who helps settle conflicts

Who selects leaders in a town that has mayor-council government?

• The voters
• The mayor
• The governor
• The town managers

What is the name for the groups described in that box?

• Legislative branch
• Government Services
• Public Works
• Memorial

What step should they take next?

• Argue until one gives in
• Walk away to calm down
• see who can yell the loudest
• tell the other who will be goalie

Why was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial built?

• Te remind Americans to be loyal to their country
• To help people remember those who fought in the Vietnam War
• To honor President George Washington
• To explain why the country was started

What is another word for patriotic song?

• Anthem
• Memorial
• Symbol
• Capitol

What is one way that people can promise to be loyal to the United States?

• Visit the Lincoln Memorial
• Sing "The Star-Spangled Banner"
• Say the Pledge of Allegiance
• Ring the Liberty Bell

As a senator, I work in the part of the Congress called the ___________.

• President
• Governor
• Senate