Social Studies Chapter 4: Government

What is a government?

• a system for ruling people

• a document that said we were free from Britain

• a peace treaty

• a speech

What form of government does the United States have?

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• none at all

• constitutional republic

What is the highest set of laws for our country?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The constitution

• City ordinances

• State laws

Where does the government get its power?

• the president of the United States

• the Declaration of Independence

• it creates its own power

• from the people

What are the three branches of government?

• Mayor

  Governor

  Teacher

• Senate

  Representatives

  President

• Pastor

  Principal

  Teacher

• Executive

  Legislative

  Judicial

What government official works in the White House?

• A governor

• A mayor

• The President

• A council member

Which branch of government performs its duties in courtrooms?

• City Councils

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

Who writes the laws at the national level?

• The President

• The Legislative - Congress

• Judicial branch

• City Council

Who approves or vetoes laws?

• The president

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial branch

• The City Council

Who judges or tells if the laws are fair or unfair?

• the President

• Legislative branch - Congress

• Judicial Branch

• City Council