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WorksheetsChapter 8- The Government of Louisiana
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which level of government is responsible for building and running schools, providing clean water, getting rid of trash, and taking care of parks.
federal
state
local
none of the above
Ed Reeves is the mayor of Plaquemine.
true
false
Law makers in Congress serve in which of the following?
Senate
House of Representative
both of the above
none of the above
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Which branch of government decides is laws have been broken?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Who is the current governor of Louisiana?
Kathleen Blanco
John Bel Edwards
William Claiborne
Jefferson Davis
Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities of a citizen.
true
false
The Constitution of Louisiana makes sure that some people have rights and freedoms.
true
false
Which of the following is an example of a responsibility of a citizen?
paying taxes
obeying laws
serving on a jury is asked
all of the above
State governments do not provide any services that benefit the citizens of the state.
true
false
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative are the three branches of government.
true
false
Who is the head of the executive branch of the state government?
president
governor
mayor
none of the above
Louisiana has two senators and six representatives.
true
false
What does the U.S. Congress do?
make laws just for Louisiana
make laws just for Washington, D.C.
make laws for the entire United States
make laws for Disneyworld
Local governments make laws and rules for their communities.
true
false
Mitchell Ourso is the parish president of Iberville Parish.
true
false
Which of the following decides whether a person accused of a crime is guilty or innocent?
class
jury
police officer
governor
The government of the United States was formed to protect the rights of rich, white Americans.
true
false
What happens if someone is elected and that is not who you voted for?
you do not have to follow their laws ans rules.
you accept the person you voted for as your representative.
you agree to accept the person who wins as your representative
none of the above
Citizens of the United States choose representatives in the government during elections.
true
false
What do candidates for government jobs try to do?
persuade the governor of the state to appoint them to office.
convince their families to take them on their dream vacation.
persuade voters to vote for them.
ask the President to appoint them to office.
A democracy is a government in which the citizens have the power to make decisions.
true
false
Which of the following is an example of a citizen's rights?
protection by laws
voting for leaders
practicing choice of religion
all of the above
