Unit 6: US Government

This term means that the state government has some power and the national government has some power.

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

Which level of government is responsible for curfew, building permits, public smoking, and determining if the city is wet or dry.

• All three

• National

• State

• Local

Which level of government is responsible for the military, post offices, currency, and declaring war?

• All three

• National

• State

• Local

Which level of government has the power to collect taxes, protect the public safety, build roads, and make laws?

• All three

• National

• State

• Local

Which level of government has the power to make marriage laws, conduct elections, and control the speed limit?

• All three

• National

• State

• Local

Which of these is true of federalism?

• The states have more power than the national government

• The local government has more power than the states

• The states and local government do not have to listen to the national government

• Federalism allows the state and the national government to work together to meet the needs of the people

Congress, the General Assembly, and city councils all make the law. Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Checks and balances

What is the main role of the executive branch?

• Enforces the law

• Makes the law

• Interprets the law

• Creates the law

What is the main role of the judicial branch?

• Makes laws

• Enforces the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Creates the laws

If you want to build a water park in your city, who should you talk to?

• Mayor

• President

• State Legislature

• Local Judge