Three Branches of Government

What does the character trait "citizenship" mean? Give an example of how you demonstrate citizenship.

(a)  

If the government passes laws that citizens do not agree with, which basic right gives them permission to gather together to protest against the law peacefully?

• freedom of speech and press

• the right to assemble

• both A and B

• the right to remove a bad law

If a person is caught in the act of committing a crime, what gives the person the right to be represented by an attorney in a fair trial?

• due process

• the Attorney Act of 1865

• The Bill of Rights

• land grants

What is our state constitution?

• a document that tells about our government

• a document that explains how the government works

• a body of laws that everyone agrees to obey

• all of the above

Which statement is true about state and local government?

• States are run by mayors and cities are run by governors.

• States are led by governors and cities are led by mayors.

• States have the U.S. Constitution and cities have the Florida Cities Constitution.

• Cities are run by citizens and states are run by state senators

Which branch of government does the governor head?

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

• bicameral

Which part of the government decides which government services are paid for with taxes?

• judicial branch

• police

• legislative branch

• lawyers

Which part of the government makes the laws?

• judicial branch

• police

• legislative branch

• lawyers

Which is not part of the system of checks and balances?

• three branches working together

• each branch checking on the other branches

• providing balanced government power

• government checks being signed by the governor and treasurer

If you were the governor, how would you be able to improve education in your state?

(a)