Government

Why is Louisiana divided into parishes?

• counties were too small

• it was divided by the Catholic Church parishes

• it wanted to be different

What are some of our rights? Check all that apply.

• pay taxes

• fair trial

• freedom of speech

• freedom of religion

• vote

What are some of our responsibilities? Check all that apply.

• vote

• fair trial

• obey laws

• freedom of speech

• pay taxes

What are the state-level positions? Check all that apply.

• Mayor

• Attorney General

• Governor

• Secretary of State

• City Council

Who is the leader of Louisiana State Government?

• governor

• chief administrative officer

• parish president

• lietuenant governor

Who is the leader of the parish government?

• governor

• lietuenant governor

• parish president

• administrative officer

The Louisiana Bill of Rights...

• tells students how long to be in school

• determines who is allowed to vote

• protects people from discrimination

• describes the structure of the government

The Louisiana Constitution was created to ....

• govern how the state works

• create the 3 Branches of Government

• protects people's rights

• all of the above

The Louisiana Constitution affects citizens because...

• everyone must follow rules and laws

• it gives them rights and responsibilities

• Both are correct