Our Nation. Our State Week1

What provides the roots of our democracy and our government?

• the Mayflower Compact

• the Bible

• the Delcaration of Independence

• The Constitution

Which of the following is true about state laws?

• Each state writes their own laws.

• State laws are signed by the president of the United States.

• A state law written in Mississippi must be followed in Florida.

• State laws are the same in all 50 states.

What are the three branches of government that work together to create, carry out, and evaluate laws?

• president, governor, mayor

• legislature, senate, president

• police, lower courts, judges

• legislative, executive, judicial

What role does Congress have?

• interprets the laws

• makes the laws

• breaks the laws

• enforces the laws

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence for breaking a local law?

• jail time

• paying a fine

• community service

• cleaning your room

If a lower court's decision is challenged, who would review the case?

• the police

• the president

• the State Supreme Court

• the governor

In order for a bill to become a law, what happens after the law is proposed?

• The governor must sign the bill.

• It starts off as an idea.

• The idea is written down and becomes a bill.

• Both the Senate and House must pass a majority vote.

Which of the following is an example of local government in action?

• a federal court case

• a county council meeting

• a presidential speech

• a governor's address