American Government Public Issues

Look at the following picture. What act of civic responsibility is shown?

• serving on a jury

• improving the community

• voting

• obeying the law

Look at the graphic organizer below that shows the organization of government at the local, state, and national levels. Then answer the question.

Which of the following duties could you add to the Judicial Branch section of the chart?

• decides when the law is broken

• chooses the jury

• raising and collecting taxes

• being in charge of the United States military

Read the following description of a government leader

Which government leader does this describe?

• Mayor

• President

• Judge

• Senate member

What does the phrase “consent of the governed” mean?

• all people must agree on each new law

• the people give the government its power

• the president must do everything the people say

• leaders do not need to listen to what the people say

A good citizen participates in government by educating themselves about important topics. What is the best way to educate yourself about the issues?

• reading the news to understand current events

• helping a neighbor carry groceries home from a store

• going to the theater with your friends to watch a movie

• watching your favorite programs on television

Here is a picture of Mr. George Fuller. He is in charge of McKinney’s city government and leads the city council. He is elected by the people of the city. Who is he?

• The Governor

• The Mayor

• The Fire Chief

• A Judge

What is the role of the federal government in the United States?

• Managing state and local government offices

• Enforcing regulations for industries

• Overseeing public education

• Deliberating and passing laws

Which pathway in Government and Public Administration involves making and carrying out public policies?

• Foreign Service Pathway

• National Security Pathway

• Planning Pathway

• Governance Pathway

Which branch of science is primarily concerned with the study of government systems and public policies?

• Political Science

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

What scientific method is often used to analyze public opinion on government issues?

• Surveys and Polls

• Laboratory Experiments

• Field Observations

• Case Studies