Understanding Local Government Basics

What is the main role of the legislative branch of government?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To manage the military

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Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Local

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Who is typically the head of the executive branch at the local government level?

• Governor

• Mayor

• President

• Senator

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What is one function of the local government?

• To declare war

• To manage local schools

• To print money

• To regulate trade between states

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Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Local

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What is the primary role of the judicial branch?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To collect taxes

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Which of the following is a part of the local government?

• Congress

• City Council

• Supreme Court

• Senate

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What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To manage the military

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Who leads the executive branch at the state level?

• Mayor

• Governor

• President

• Judge

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What is one responsibility of the local government?

• To manage national defense

• To oversee local police departments

• To regulate international trade

• To print currency

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