Civics and American Government Daily Grade 1 Review

In the United States, the people elect representatives to make decisions. What is this type of government?

• Socialist Democracy

• Monarchy Democracy

• Communist Democracy

• Representative Democracy

Why are the three branches of our government kept separate?

• to make sure that no branch has more control

• to give one branch more power over the others

• to make sure the president has all the power

• to provide citizens with public services

Which of the following would be the BEST title for this list?

• State Government

• Local Government

• School Government

• Federal Government

Which job is a part of the national executive branch of government?

• governor

• mayor

• president

• senator

Which branch of government makes the laws at the national and state levels?

• Local Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch of the national government is headed by the United States Supreme Court?

• Local Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

What is another name for the legislative branch of the Georgia state government?

• Georgia General Assembly

• Georgia Legislative Council

• Cabinet of the State of Georgia

• Congress of the State of Georgia

Which of the following public official works in the executive branch of state government?

• governor

• mayor

• president

• state judge

Which of the following is an example of the powers of the judicial branch of government?

• creating laws that are fair

• determining if the laws are fair

• proposing laws to be created

• approving laws that were created

Read the statement and determine if it refers to the state or federal level of government.

Laws that affect the entire country

• State

• Federal