Lesson 8.3 - Levels of Government Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the system that creates shared power between national, regional (state) and local levels?
A
federalism
2
Q
In the USA, regional government is what level?
A
state
3
Q
What is the capital of the state of Pennsylvania?
A
Harrisburg
4
Q
What is the title of the executive leader of a state?
A
Governor
5
Q
Currently, who is the governor of Pennsylvania?
A
Tom Wolfe
6
Q
What city is the national capital of the USA?
A
Washington, D.C.
7
Q
What is the title of the executive leader of the USA?
A
President
8
Q
What is the title of the leader of the executive branch of a city?
A
Mayor
9
Q
County, township, town, school district, city are examples of what level of government?
A
local
10
Q
What does government collect from citizens to pay for the goods and services it provides at all three levels?
A
taxes
