Federal, State, & Local Governments

What is a democracy?

• a government that is run by only the President

• a government that is run by its people

• a government that is run by Sponge Bob Squarepants

Congress is made up of the Senate and the ________________.

• President

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• Vice President

True or False: There are 3 branches of government.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which branch of government makes the laws for the country and decides how much money to spend?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch of government evaluates the laws and makes sure the laws follow the U.S. Constitution?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch of government carries out the laws, meets with leaders of other countries, and leads the military?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

What are the 3 levels of government?

• federal, towns, and cities

• national, country, and counties

• federal, state, and local

• Spongebob Squarepants, Superman, and Pokemon

True or False: The federal government has the ability to create and maintain a military.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is one thing the state government can do?

• make licenses

• print money

• declare war

• pick up garbage and recycling

Local governments can _______________________.

• declare war

• trade with other countries

• take care of a neighborhood park