Week 7 The Functions of Govt.

Who votes for representatives in the United States?

• Children

• Citizens

• Animals

What do representatives in the government do?

• Make decisions based on the law

• Play games

• Cook food

• Sing songs

What is a government?

• A group of people who make decisions for a community

• A group of animals

• A group of toys

• A group of trees

Where do cabinet meetings take place in the United States?

• In a park

• In the White House

• In a school

• In a zoo

What is the role of representatives in the government?

• To make decisions based on the law

• To play sports

• To paint pictures

• To write stories

What is the purpose of the government?

• To serve the needs of the people

• To make movies

• To grow flowers

• To bake cakes

What is one of the main functions of government?

• To create laws

• To sell products

• To build houses

• To plant trees

What do governments do to help keep people safe?

• Create laws

• Build parks

• Make toys

• Sell food

What does the government use to solve conflicts?

• The justice system

• The shopping mall

• The playground

• The restaurant

Judges interpret the law in court

• True

• False