Purpose and Structure of Government

What is a group of citizens who lead a country called?

• classroom

• government

• parade

• principal

Why do governments create laws?

• to solve problems

• to write a book

• to teach a class

• to create new signs

What document says how elected officials should work together?

• the Bill of Rights

• the classroom rules

• the Constitution

• the driving manual

How do we get our government leaders?

• They win a race

• They write an essay

• They are voted in

• The called "dibs"

How old do you have to be to vote for government leaders?

• 18

• 25

• 42

• 10

Who is the leader of the state?

• governor

• police

• teacher

• principal

How do you get to be mayor?

• You're elected

• You win a game

• You fill out an application

• You make a phone call

The president is part of which branch of government?

• exectutive

• judicial

• legislative

• the tree

What branch of government is the Supreme Court a part of?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

• a tree

What is the mayor in charge of?

• writing tickets

• making lunches

• city departments

• students