Unit 4 Quiz Review

Match each executive leader to their level of government.

• State government

• President

• City government

• Mayor

• Federal governemnt

• Governor

Each level of government has different duties and powers. Three duties of the mayor and local (city) government are: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• fire departments
• schools
• town libraries
• post offices
• printing money

Each level of government has different duties and powers. Two duties of the governor and state​ ​government are: ​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• driver's licenses
• militia
• printing money
• post offices
• schools
• fire departments

Each level of government has different duties and powers. Three duties of the president and federal government are: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​

• interstate trade
• post offices
• printing money
• fire departments
• town libraries

What are two reasons citizens should participate in government?

• To fix a problem in their city

• To be popular

• To make money

• To help others

What are some responsibilities of a good citizen? ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​

• Voting
• Following laws
• Washing their car
• Buying new clothes

What is the main purpose of our government?

• To hold meetings

• To keep people safe, healthy, and organized

• To start businesses

• To provide entertainment and leisure activities

What is one way citizens can help change local laws in government?

• Speaking at city council meetings

• Running for office in the federal government

• Emailing concerns to the governor

• Writing a letter to the president

How do groups of people make rules, protect freedoms, and form governments?

• They listen to everyone's opinions and vote on the rules.

• They write constitutions that include a system of check and balances.

• They allow the wealthiest people to make the rules for everyone to follow.

• They elect a king or queen to be in charge and trust that freedoms will be protected.

The Constitution of the United States serves a special purpose. Choose the action it addresses.

• Explains how power is given to local levels

• Creates 3 branches for the federal government

• Designs the process to elect a governor

• Grants citizens the freedom of speech