Government Unit Test

A rule that everyone in a community, state, or country is expected to follow.

• government
• government service
• public safety
• law

A group of people who work together to run a community.

• Congress
• government
• legislative branch
• judicial branch

Money that people and businesses pay to the government.

• checks and balances
• three branches of government
• taxes
• public works

Work that is done to help everyone in the community.

• government
• citizen
• government service
• tax

TRUE or FALSE: A waiter bringing your food to you in a restaurant is an example of a government service.

• True
• False

TRUE or FALSE: Citizens pay for government services by paying taxes.

• True
• False

Why do we need a government? (YOU NEED TO CHOOSE 3 BOXES)

• to make the laws
• to provide government services
• to keep our communities safe, organized, and healthy
• to make the branches
• to provide taxes

What are some of the things the government does to protect public safety? (YOU NEED TO CHOOSE 3 BOXES)

• The police department fights crime and makes sure everyone follows the laws.
• The fire department and paramedics take care of fires and medical problems.
• The military protects public safety.
• The police department makes the laws.
• The fire department and paramedics run the nation's hospitals.

The Constitution divided the national government into three parts knows as what?

• The Military
• Branches of Government
• Bill of Rights
• Public Services

This gives citizens rights and freedoms, it also tells how government works

• Bill of Rights
• The Military
• The Constitution
• Checks and Balances