Unit 6: American Government

What is the purpose of the executive branch of government?

• to create laws

• to enforce laws

• to interpret laws

• to veto laws

What is the purpose of the judicial branch of govenment?

• to create laws

• to enforce laws

• to interpret laws

• to veto laws

What is the purpose of the legislative branch of government?

• to create laws

• to enforce laws

• to interpret laws

• to veto laws

What are the THREE branches of the government of the United States?

• the executive branch

• the military branch

• the judicial branch

• the legislative branch

• the treasury branch

What is the name of the United States' legislative branch?

• Congress

• White House

• Washington, DC

• Supreme Court

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Which part of the government will decide if the law is constitutional?

• the Senate

• the vice president

• the Supreme Court

• the House of Representatives

What important responsibility does the judicial branch of the federal government have?

• commanding the US military during a time of war

• choosing leaders to serve in the legislative branch

• making sure that the new laws constitutional

• approving treaties with foreign governments

How are the legislative branches of the national government and the Georgia state government similar?

• Both are led by a governor.

• Both are led by a president.

• Both are divided into two parts, a House of Representatives and a Senate.

• Both are made up many different parts, a Supreme Court and many lower courts.

At school one day, Nick sees two students bullying another student. Nick tells them that they should stop and that he will tell a teacher if they do not. Which important civic duty is Nick showing in this situation?

• obeying the government's laws

• respecting the rights of others

• staying informed of public issues

• participating in community activities

Kayla is the mayor of her hometown. During a city council meeting, Dexter disagreed with some of Kayla's policies. This angered Kayla and she had Dexter removed from the meeting. Why were Kayla's actions wrong?

• She did not respect the rights of another person.

• She ignored the public's disapproval of her leadership.

• She supported ideas that did not promote the public good.

• She showed her unwillingness to support other ideas.