Government Structure and Functions

What does the federal government do?

• Regulates interstate and foreign commerce

• Manages local city parks

• Oversees public school curriculums

• Issues driver's licenses

Besides the Federal Government, what are the other 2 levels of government, and give one thing that they do for its citizens.

• State and Local; they provide education and public safety.

• State and County; they manage healthcare and transportation.

• Regional and Municipal; they handle foreign policy and defense.

• Provincial and District; they oversee international trade and immigration.

What was created to help form the government and who helped create it?

• The Constitution, created by the Framers

• The Bill of Rights, created by James Madison

• The Declaration of Independence, created by Thomas Jefferson

• The Articles of Confederation, created by John Dickinson

Once a bill is vetoed by the President, is it done at that point?

• Yes, it is done.

• No, Congress can override the veto.

• Yes, unless the Supreme Court intervenes.

• No, it goes back to the Senate for revision.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To protect individual liberties

• To establish the judicial system

• To define state boundaries

What was created to help form the government and who helped create it?

• The Constitution, created by the Founding Fathers

• The Bill of Rights, created by James Madison

• The Declaration of Independence, created by Thomas Jefferson

• The Articles of Confederation, created by the Continental Congress

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the powers of the government

• To protect individual freedoms

• To establish the judicial system

• To define the legislative process

What does the federal government do?

• Regulates interstate and foreign commerce

• Manages local schools

• Issues driver's licenses

• Oversees local police departments

Besides the Federal Government, what are the other 2 levels of government, and give one thing that they do for its citizens.

• State and Local; they provide education and public safety.

• State and Municipal; they manage healthcare and transportation.

• Regional and Community; they handle waste management and housing.

• Provincial and District; they oversee agriculture and tourism.

What does the federal government do? (1 pt.)

• Provides safety for the whole country

• Provides valuable services

• Provides order for the whole country

• All of the above