Understanding Government Structures

What are the three branches of the federal government?

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

• Judicial, Military, and Executive

• Executive, Legislative, and Military

• Legislative, Judicial, and Administrative

Who is the leader of the executive branch at the state level?

• President

• Governor

• Senator

• Mayor

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Administrative

• Legislative

What power does the president have over laws?

• Can only enforce laws

• Can approve, veto, and enforce laws

• Can only veto laws

• Can only propose laws

Which state has a unicameral legislature?

• Nebraska

• Texas

• California

• Florida

How are federal judges appointed?

• Elected by the public

• Appointed by the Supreme Court

• Selected by state governors

• Appointed by the president and approved by the Senate

How are state judges selected?

• By the governor only

• By the federal government

• By the state legislature

• By public election or appointment based on a nominating committee's recommendations

What is the most common title for the executive leader of a city?

• Governor

• Mayor

• President

• Chairman

What is a unique feature of local government compared to federal and state levels?

• They can declare war

• They have their own military

• They are mentioned in the U.S. Constitution

• They handle voter registration and supervise elections

Which of the following is a responsibility of city and county governments?

• Conducting foreign policy

• Providing public utilities like electricity and water

• Issuing currency

• Managing national defense