Missouri Government

When are citizens of the United States asked to vote?

• once every four years

• only during important elections

• only during local elections

• at every election

What type of government is run by it's people?

• a dictatorship

• an empire

• a monopoly

• a democracy

Which branch carries out the laws of the United States government?

• the judicial branch

• the legislative branch

• the executive branch

• the federal branch

What is the city or town where each county government meets?

• the state capitol

• the county seat

• the county fair

• Washington D.C.

What former President of the United States has described our government as a "government of the people, by the people, for the people"?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Harry S. Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• George Washington

How many branches does the federal government have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is another term for "national" government?

• federal government

• democratic government

• branch government

• communist government

What two parts of the legislature form Congress?

• the Senate and the United Nations

• the House of Representatives and the House of Parliament

• Parliament and Senate

• the Senate and the House of Representatives

What is the larger area that every city and town in Missouri is a part of?

• a division

• a county

• a territory

• a branch

Which branch makes sure that the laws of the United States are being followed?

• the judicial branch

• the legislative branch

• the executive branch

• the federal branch