Civics and Government

Why do we have a government?

• SO people can come together to make problems

• So people can come together to fix problems

• So we can make new friends

• So we have someone to boss us around

Which of the following is a job of the government?

• create rules and laws

• to buy and sell goods

• to build very tall buildings

• to make you breakfast

What is the purpose of rules and laws?

• to sell the most goods

• to make people confused

• to make sure we are safe

• to boost the economy

Who is in charge of the executive branch at the national level?

• president

• mayor

• governor

• principal

Who is in charge of the executive branch at the state level?

• president

• mayor

• governor

• principal

Who is in charge of the executive branch at the local level?

• president

• mayor

• governor

• principal

Where does the president work?

• local city

• Atlanta, GA

• Washington, D.C.

• Orlando, FL

Where does the governor of Georgia work?

• local city

• Atlanta, GA

• Washington, D.C.

• Orlando, FL

Where does the mayor work?

• local city

• Atlanta, GA

• Washington, D.C.

• Orlando, FL

What building does the governor work in?

• City Hall

• Courthouse

• White House

• State Capitol