NC Studies Weekly Week 1 Government

Which is NOT a branch of government?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative3

• military

The governor is the head of which branch of government?

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• congressional

The leader of a city government is called the ________.

• president

• governor

• mayor

• senator

This branch of government creates laws and sets taxes.

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• congressional

The legislative branch interprets the laws.

• True

• False

Which of the following are democratic principles? Choose all that apply.

• determination

• equality

• fairness

• happiness

Which of the following services is paid for through taxes?

• books

• clothing

• community parks

• housing

Which branch of government is responsible for reversing a local court ruling because it is unconstitutional

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

Which branch of government is responsible for keeping the beach and trails safe at Lake James State Park?

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

Which branch of government is responsible for creating a law that makes the gray squirrel the official state mammal of North Carolina?

• executive

• legislative

• judicial