Government Structure and Functions

Besides the Federal Government, what are the other 2 levels of government? Select all that apply.

• State

• Local

• Regional

• Provincial

Checks and Balances relate to the 3 branches of government by:

• Ensuring that no single branch becomes too powerful

• Allowing the President to make all decisions

• Giving the Supreme Court control over Congress

• Letting Congress appoint the President

How does a bill become a law?

• A law is proposed and then voted on to become a bill.

• A bill is proposed and then voted on to become a law.

• A law is signed by the president to become a bill.

• A bill is signed by the president to become a law.

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

• Yes, it is done.

• No, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses.

• No, the bill is automatically passed.

• Yes, but it can be reintroduced in the next session.

How does a bill become a law?

• It is signed by the President because the President has the final say.

• It is approved by the Supreme Court

• It is passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President

• It is voted on by the public

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 the Continental Congress

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

Besides the Federal Government, what are the other 2 levels of Government? (2 pts.)

• State Government

• Forest Government

• Neighborhood Government

• Local Government

Refer back to your answers for #5. Which level of government is responsible for national defense?

• Local

• State

• Federal

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply.

• Limit the power of the federal government

• To protect people’s rights

• It lists important rights that all U.S citizens have

• Get out of jail pass