Government - Vocabulary Words (List 1)

What is the primary role of the government?

• To entertain the public

• To maintain order and security

• To sell goods and services

• To create art

Which level of government is responsible for national defense?

• Local

• State

• Federal

• Municipal

What does the term "federalism" refer to?

• A system where the central government has all the power

• A system where power is divided between national and state governments

• A system where local governments are independent

• A system where there are no governments

How do state and local governments compare in terms of responsibilities?

• State governments handle education, while local governments handle foreign policy

• State governments handle local roads, while local governments handle state highways

• State governments handle broader issues like education, while local governments focus on community needs like waste management

• State governments handle community needs, while local governments handle national defense

What is one function of the courts?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To fund laws

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

In a situation where a new law is being challenged, which branch of government would be involved?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Local

What is the role of the executive branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To compare laws

Which level of government is typically responsible for police and fire departments?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• International

How does the federal government protect individual rights?

• By creating local ordinances

• By enforcing the Constitution

• By managing city parks

• By setting school curriculums