Alabama Week 9 Studies Weekly

The leader of the state government is the __________.

• president

• governor

• mayor

• senator

What level of government is in charge of the police, fire department, public bus systems, road maintenance, and community parks?

• federal

• state

• local

• international

The federal government has the power to do which of the following?

• build homes

• declare war

• choose state leaders

• pass any laws without the permission of the people

The __________ is the head of the executive branch.

• chief executive officer

• Supreme Court justice

• senator

• president

Which branch of government has the power to create laws?

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• judicial branch

• presidential branch

The Supreme Court is part of which branch of government?

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• judicial branch

• constitutional branch

The document describing how we elect our leaders and define their responsibilities is the __________.

• campaign guide

• voter’s guide

• presidential document

• Constitution

A person who runs for office is called a(n) __________.

• officer

• candidate

• citizen

• elector

To vote, you must be at least how old?

• 18

• 21

• 16

• 25

Which of the following are democratic principles?

• justice, fairness, and equality

• life, liberty, and happiness

• perseverance, determination, and hard work

• culture, geography, and economics