Social Studies: Chapter 4 (Lesson 3)

Charter means:

• A leader of the community

• A legal document that describes the powers of the local government

• The head of the state’s executive branch

• A group that makes laws

Mayor means:

• A leader of the community

• A legal document that describes the powers of the local government

• The head of the state’s executive branch

• A group that makes laws

Council means:

• A leader of the community

• A legal document that describes the powers of the local government

• The head of the state’s executive branch

• A group that makes laws

Governor means:

• A leader of the community

• A legal document that describes the powers of the local government

• The head of the state’s executive branch

• A group that makes laws

The U.S. Constitution is the ​ (a)   law in the country.

• First

• Highest
• Oldest

• Newest

Changes to the Constitution are called (a)   .

• Amendments
• Laws

• Rules

• Articles

If Congress approves the change, then ​ (a)   of the 50 states must approve the amendment.

• 25

• 45

• 50

• 38

Each state has its own (a)   .

• Constitution
• Governor

• Mayor

• Charter

The local government provides many services, including ​ (a)   fire department, schools, libraries, and parks.

• Hospitals

• zoos

• Walmart

• Police

The ​ (a)   is the head of the state’s executive branch.

• Governor
• Mayor

• President

• Senator