Branches of Government and Taxes

According to the source, which statement below best describes the purpose of state taxes?

• to donate money to foreign countries

• to raise money for government operations

• to build homes for every citizen

• to help support the federal government

Based on your knowledge of Social Studies, which of the following are examples of how state taxes are used?

Select two answers.

• to build banks and credit unions

• to repair roads and bridges

• to hire U.S. Postal workers

• to pay for local garbage collection

• to help fund public schools

Why did the “ancient population” of New Orleans dislike the new Americans that

came to Louisiana after the Louisiana Purchase?

• The Americans previously came by raft, so fewer goods came by river for sale.

• The Americans disrespected Creoles by not going to church on Sunday.

• The Americans brought new languages and religions to the region.

• The Americans outlawed marriage between themselves and Creoles.

Which of the following best explains the impact to Louisiana’s culture after

becoming a state?

• Louisiana completely assimilated into American culture, leaving nothing unique.

• Louisiana kept older traditions while accepting the cultural influences of new groups.

• Louisiana forced newcomers to speak French, become Catholic, and play Cajun music.

• Louisiana remained unchanged by German, Irish, Italian, and Vietnamese immigrants.

Which of the following best explains what the writers of Louisiana’s first constitution

believed was important?

• creating a government where all citizens had an equal voice in state politics

• building a state which made sure Native Americans were granted representation

• adopting the same structure as the former French and Spanish governments

• developing a system which only included property owners who paid taxes

What is a producer?

• A person who creates or grows something

• A person who buys something

• A person who eats something

• A person who moves things from place to place

According to the source, how is a ranch owner a producer?

• A ranch owner is a farmer

• A ranch owner grows fruit trees

• A ranch owner produces vegetables

• A ranch owner produces livestock (cattle)

Mark the two parts of the legislative branch.

• Governor and Vice-Governor

• Courts and Judge

• Judges and Governor

• House of Representatives and Senate

Based on the source, which of the following best describes why Louisiana has a large fishing

industry?

• Louisiana has only saltwater fisheries

• Louisiana is covered and surrounded by waterways.

• Louisiana focuses on catching only fish.

• Louisiana has only freshwater fisheries

What can the president do with a bill

when it has been passed by Congress to

become a law?

Select two that apply

• pass it to the judicial branch to

  check if the bill is constitutional

  or not.

• veto the bill

• sign the bill into law

• create a new bill to support the bill

  created by Congress.

• the President can rewrite the bill.