Government

In the United States, which things does the government do? Select all that apply.

• The government build bridges, parks, and roads.

• The government runs grocery stores.

• The government words to keep people safe from attacks.

• The government comes up with laws.

• The government tells people what religion to follow.

In the United States, which of these are usually run by the government? Select all that apply.

• grocery store

• fire departments

• public schools

• libraries

• postal service

Where does the money for government services usually come from?

• bartering

• The Declaration of Independence

• the Supreme Court

• taxes

Why do people form governments? Select two main reasons.

• to help people work together

• to get rid of all rules

• so that no one has to work

• to help keep people safe

Sometimes it's not clear whether a person has broken the law. Which part of government helps decide?

• the school district

• the court system

• the police department

• the President of the United States

How do the citizens of a city have a say in the laws that get passed? Select all that apply.

They can ​ (a)  

They can ​ (b)  

They can ​ (c)  

They CANNOT ​ (d)  

They CANNOT ​ (e)  

• speak at city council meetings.
• call or write letters to council members.
• elect the city council members.
• cancel laws after they have been passed.
• write the law and deliver it to the mayor.

In many cities, the mayor can veto laws. To veto a law means to ​ (a)   a law?

• not allow
• allow
• mashmellow
• pick
• write
• marshmallow

Dunnellon is a city in Marion County in Florida. If the Dunnellon city government passes a law, who must follow that law?

• all the people in Dunnellon

• all the people in Marion County

• all of the people in Florida

• all of the people in the United States

Local governments serve which places? Select all that apply.

• towns

• cities

• counties

• states

• countries

What is a

court?

• a place where a city council meets

• a place where firefighters work

• a place where people go to vote

• a place for deciding whether someone has broken the law