08.10 Module Eight Assessment

What is it called when there is a central government and smaller political areas in control of a country?

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Constitutionalism

Which laws do local governments have to follow?

• National and state laws

• Only national laws

• Only state laws

• International laws

Which branch of the national government includes Congress?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Local

Which part of a state constitution explains the reason for the document?

• Amendments

• Articles

• Signatures

• Preamble

Which of the following is a branch found in state governments?

• Legislative

• Federal

• National

• Council

What role does a state's executive branch play in making new laws?

• A mayor approves a law.

• The Congress writes laws.

• The governor can sign or veto a bill.

• Judges decide if laws are constitutional.

If people are breaking laws in your town, who should you talk to?

• International government

• Local government

• State government

• Federal government

Who is the head of the local executive branch?

• Mayor

• Governor

• County judge

• Congressman

Which of the following people have similar roles?

• Governor and city council member

• Mayor and Supreme Court judge

• Senator and president

• Mayor and president

What is similar about all levels of the judicial branch?

• There is one level of court that takes care of enforcing all laws.

• All levels are responsible for making sure laws are constitutional.

• They meet at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

• You can talk to all three levels about federal issues.