Government Review

What is the main purpose of government?

• To create laws that protect the citizens of their country

• To create laws that protect only the wealthy citizens of their country.

• None of the answers.

• To make sure the proper royal bloodline stays in power.

Which level of government is in charge of the entire country and is based in Washington DC?

• National Government

• State Government

• Local Government

What type of government is a democracy?

• A government where people have the power.

• A government where only certain citizens have power.

• A government that is controlled by the church.

• A government that is ruled by a King and Queen.

What level of government is in charge of all of Texas and is typically located in the capital of Austin?

• National Government

• State Government

• Local Government

Which level of government is in charge of cities, counties, and special districts?

• National Government

• State Government

• Local Government

Which branch of government is in charge of creating the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is in charge of enforcing the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is in charge of judging the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which important government document told the British that the colonies wanted to break away and become their own country?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Which of the important government documents are a blueprint or plan for how the government should work?

• Deceleration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights