Studies Weekly #5 - Structure of Government

Front

Which level of government leads our counties, cities, and towns?

Back

Local

Front

Our federal government is organized into __________ branches.

Back

Three

Front

What is the written idea for a new law called?

Back

A bill

Front

Who is the leader of the executive branch of the United States?

Back

The president

Front

What do citizens do in order to choose new leaders?

Back

Vote

Front

What are citizens called when they campaign to become government leaders?

Back

Candidates

Front

Who is the leader of the state executive branch?

Back

The governor

Front

Who runs the local government?

Back

The mayor

Front

What is money that citizens pay to the government called?

Back

Taxes

Front

What does the government use taxes for?

Back

Provide services