Planning a New Government

Who votes to choose their leaders and laws?

• city council

• mayor

• governor

• citizens

What is the most important job of the mayor and city council? 

• to hire police officers

• to make laws for the city 

• to collect taxes from schools

• to plan community events 

Whose job is it to make sure the decisions of the mayor and the city council are carried out?

• the voters

• the city manager 

• the fire chief

• the city clerk

Who keeps the records for the community?

• the mayor

• the governor
  the governor

• the city clerk

• the city manager

What is the primary purpose of a constitution in a new government?

• To establish a national religion

• To outline the structure and powers of government

• To determine the country's official language

• To set tax rates

Which branch of government is primarily responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Military

In a federal system of government, power is divided between which entities?

• The central government and local governments

• The president and the prime minister

• The military and the police

• The citizens and the government

What is a key characteristic of a democratic government?

• Rule by a single leader

• Citizens have the right to vote

• Government control of all businesses

• No separation of powers

Which document is often considered the supreme law of the land in a new government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

What is the role of the executive branch in a new government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To amend the constitution