What is Government?

What is Government?

• A place where people gather

• A system for making rules

• A type of game

• A school subject

What is a government likened to?

• A small community group

• A big system that helps run a country, state, or community

• A collection of businesses

• A group of friends

What is the main job of the government?

• To provide entertainment

• To ensure that things run smoothly

• To collect taxes only

• To organize sports events

What is a democracy?

• A government where a king or queen is in charge.

• A government where one person has all the power.

• A government where the power belongs to the citizens and they vote for leaders.

• A government where children make the rules.

What is a monarchy?

• A government where citizens vote for their leaders.

• A government where a king or queen is in charge.

• A government where one person has all the power.

• A government where officials are chosen by lottery.

What is a dictatorship?

• A government where a king or queen is in charge.

• A government where the power belongs to the citizens and they get to vote for their leaders.

• A government where one person has all the power.

• A government where laws are made by a council of elders.

Why is the government divided into different branches?

• To ensure one group has all the control.

• To make the laws more complicated.

• To make sure no one group has all the control.

• To allow the President or Prime Minister to have more power.

What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch?

• To interpret the laws.

• To enforce the laws and make sure they are carried out.

• To listen to what the people want and create rules.

• To judge and solve disputes.

Which branch of government includes the Congress or Parliament?

• Executive Branch.

• Legislative Branch.

• Judicial Branch.

• None of the above.

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To enforce the laws.

• To make the laws.

• To interpret the laws and ensure they are followed fairly.

• To elect the President or Prime Minister.