Wisconsin Textbook chapter 10

When did the colonists declare their independence from Great Britain?

• July 4, 1776

• December 7, 1941

• June 30, 1785

• November 11, 1776

What document set up how our government would be run?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

What is one thing local governments do?

• Create federal laws

• Collect taxes from people

• Sell your house

What are two things taxes are used for?

• Buying you a car and paying teachers

• Schools and Police stations

• Grocery stores and fire stations

How old do you need to be to vote?

• 21

• 25

• 18

• 20

What is the Bill of Rights?

• Tells how the government is run

• Document given to Great Britain

• Rights given to each citizen

• Paper

What is a representative?

• Someone who goes to Washington D.C.

• A person who represents you in government

• The governor

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch has the supreme court as the one in charge?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Which branch creates the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial