NJ Chapter 11 Government Review

Front

John is a law student and he is studying about the different branches of the state government. He learned that the branch which interprets, or explains, state laws is the _________.

Back

Judicial branch

Front

In the city of New York, the head of the local government is the ___________.

Back

Mayor

Front

During the presidential elections, the person who will run the executive branch of our federal government is ___________.

Back

President

Front

Courts and judges are part of the _________ of our state government.

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

The _______ is the legislative branch of our national government.

Back

Congress

Front

As the President of a country, you are part of the executive branch. Your main responsibility is ______.

Back

carrying out laws

Front

The United States is set up as a ________, in which citizens elect representatives to run the government.

Back

democracy

Front

John, the governor of New Jersey, is deciding how much money will be allocated to different services in the state. This plan is known as the _______.

Back

budget

Front

___________ is a system in which the three branches of government watch over one another so that no one person or group has too much power.

Back

Checks and balances

Front

Each county in New Jersey, like Hudson County, has a _____________ where the county government is located.

Back

county seat