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WorksheetsMichigan Government
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of these are functions of the government?
To keep people safe
To make life fun
To provide services (like education)
To make laws
Who is the leader of a state?
The president
The governor
The mayor
In Michigan, lawmakers work in the capital building. Where is this captial building located?
Kalamazoo
Detroit
Lansing
The Upper Peninsula
What is a law called before it becomes a law?
An idea
An opinion
A bill
There are 2 groups of lawmakers that read and vote on a bill before it goes to the president or governor. What are they called? (Choose 2)
The majority
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The people
If a president or governor does not want the bill to become a law they can do this to stop it.
Veto the bill
Throw it away
Recycle the bill
Each city and town in Michigan also has a leader. What do you call the leader of a city or town?
The governor
The mayor
The Senate
Mr. O'Brien
Where does the State of Michigan get money to pay for services like teachers, new roads, parks, and schools?
They have fundraisers.
They collect taxes, fines, and fees.
They print money on money machines.
Third graders at Wood Creek had a project called The Making of a Law. Who were the creators of the bill?
The Senate (Mrs. vanGrinsven's class)
The People (Ms. Torres' class)
The House of Representatives (Ms. Wilson's class)
The Governoor (Mr. O'Brien)
Please share something you learned from your virtual field trip to the Capital Building in Lansing.
Write a complete sentence with captial letters and punctuation.
