Our Louisiana Government

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

What is the job of the judicial branch?

• To interpret the laws and determine if they are fair

• To make the laws

• To enforce the laws

• To make up rules for our government

Which person is a member of the Executive Branch?

• Governor

• City Council

• Senator

• Supreme Court Judge

Which is an example of the Judicial Branch?

• State Representative

• Mayor

• Clerk of Court

• District Judge

What is the purpose of the Louisiana Bill of Rights?

• Tell students how long they have to attend school

• Determine which things are crimes

• Protect people from descrimination

• To send a bill to each family in Louisiana

Which of the following positions are STATE positions? Choose all that apply!

• Governor

• Mayor

• Principal

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

Which of the following is a RIGHT?

• Obeying laws

• Paying taxes

• Showing respect to others

• Freedom of Religion

Which of the following is an example of a RESPONSIBILITY?

• Cooking dinner

• Obeying laws

• Going to school

• Getting a driver's license

Each state is divided into _________________ except Louisiana.

• districts

• counties

• parishes

• regions

The state of Louisiana is divided into ______ parishes.

• 50

• 12

• 60

• 64