Social Studies: Chapter 4 (Lesson 3)

Charter means _____________.

• A leader of the community

• A legal document that describes the powers of the local government

• The head of the state’s executive branch

• A group that makes laws

Mayor means _____________.

• A leader of the community

• A legal document that describes the powers of the local government

• The head of the state’s executive branch

• A group that makes laws

Council means _____________.

• A leader of the community

• A legal document that describes the powers of the local government

• The head of the state’s executive branch

• A group that makes laws

Governor means _____________.

• A leader of the community

• A legal document that describes the powers of the local government

• The head of the state’s executive branch

• A group that makes laws

The U.S. Constitution is the _________ law in the country.

• First

• Highest

• Oldest

• Newest

Changes to the Constitution are called _____________.

• Amendments

• Laws

• Rules

• Articles

If Congress approves the change, then _________ of the 50 states must approve the amendment.

• 25

• 38

• 45

• 50

Each state has its own _____________.

• Constitution

• Governor

• Mayor

• Charter

The local government provides many services, including _______________ fire department, schools, libraries, and parks.

• Hospitals

• zoos

• Walmart

• Police

The _____________ is the head of the state’s executive branch.

• Governor

• Mayor

• President

• Senator