Studies Weekly #5 - Structure of Government

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

• Federal

• Local

• State

• City

Our federal government is organized into __________ branches.

• One

• Three

• Two

• Four

What is the written idea for a new law called?

• An election

• A veto

• A bill

• An idea

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

• Citizens

• The president

• Representatives

• The governor

What do citizens do in order to choose new leaders?

• Campaign

• Confirm

• Veto

• Vote

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

• Presidents

• Candidates

• Governors

• Leaders

Who is the leader of the state executive branch?

• The president

• The citizens

• The governor

• The Senate

Who runs the local government?

• The mayor

• The coach

• The chief

• The town

What is money that citizens pay to the government called?

• Services

• Program

• Goods

• Taxes

What does the government use taxes for?

• Provide services

• Create governments

• Run elections

• Elect a mayor