Chapter 8- The Government of Louisiana

Which level of government is responsible for building and running schools, providing clean water, getting rid of trash, and taking care of parks.

• federal

• state

• local

• none of the above

Ed Reeves is the mayor of Plaquemine.

• true

• false

Law makers in Congress serve in which of the following?

• Senate

• House of Representative

• both of the above

• none of the above

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Which branch of government decides is laws have been broken?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Who is the current governor of Louisiana?

• Kathleen Blanco

• John Bel Edwards

• William Claiborne

• Jefferson Davis

Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities of a citizen.

• true

• false

The Constitution of Louisiana makes sure that some people have rights and freedoms.

• true

• false

Which of the following is an example of a responsibility of a citizen?

• paying taxes

• obeying laws

• serving on a jury is asked

• all of the above