The Government of Michigan

Building and fixing roads is an example of the state government...

• providing services

• making laws

• protecting individual rights

What is the definition of "common good?"

• People work only with people that have something in common.

• People and the government work together for the benefit of everyone.

• People work on their own to help their family and

  friends.

How does the state government keep the citizens SAFE?

• schools and libraries

• state parks

• state police force

The US and Michigan recognize 12 indigenous tribes as sovereign states. What does this mean?

• The tribes do not have to follow any laws.

• The tribes cannot use Michigan's roads and state parks.

• Each tribe has their own government and can rule themselves.

What are Michigan's three branches of state

government?

• legislative, judges, and mayors

• legislative, executive, and judicial

• legislative, representative, and senate

Which is one important responsibility for ALL

citizens?

• obeying the laws

• working in a state park

• serving on the state police force

Which is one important responsibility for ALL

citizens?

• lying to police officers

• working in a library

• respecting the rights of others

One important right held by Michigan's citizens is __________________________.

• the right to a fair trial

• the right to walk your dog on other people's land

• the right to hit other people

One important right held by Michigan's citizens is __________________________.

• to practice whatever religion they want

• to steal things as long as they don't cost much money

• to write articles for the newspaper which are NOT true

Money collected by the government and used to provide services is called ___________.

• taxes

• elections

• rights