Studies Weekly Week 9

What are the three branches of government? Choose all that apply.

• executive

• legal

• legislative

• president

• judicial

The president is the head of which branch of government?

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• congressional

The leader of a city government is called the __________.

• president

• governor

• mayor

• senator

This branch of government creates laws and sets taxes.

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• congressional

The legislative branch interprets the laws.

• True

• False

Which of the following are democratic principles? Choose all that apply.

• justice

• fairness

• equality

• determination

• happiness

Which of the following services is paid for through taxes?

• books

• clothing

• community parks

• housing

What does the federal government have the power to do?

• print money

• appoint mayors

• suppress speech

• eliminate elections

One purpose of government is to promote the common good.

• True

• False

The leader of the state government is _____

• president

• governor

• mayor