Structure of Government

Question 1

What are the 2 ways that government can be structured

Answer 1

1. By level (Federal, State, Local)

2. By Branch (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)

Question 2

What are the 3 levels of government

Answer 2

1. Federal
2. State
3. Local

Question 3

What are the 3 branches of government

Answer 3

1. Federal
2. Legislative
3. Local

Question 4

What is the Federal branch of government responsible for

Answer 4

The Federal branch of government is responsible for executing / enforcing laws

Question 5

What is the Legislative branch of government responsible for

Answer 5

The Legislative branch of government is responsible for making laws

Question 6

What is the Judical branch of government responsible for

Answer 6

The Judical branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws

Question 7

What is the highest position in the Executive Branch of Government

Answer 7

The position of President is the highest position in the Executive Branch

Question 8

What level and branch of government where you find the position of Governor

Answer 8

The Governor position is the highest position in Executive Branch of State government.

Question 9

What level and branch are the position of mayor and County Commissioners located

Answer 9

The position of Mayor and County Commissioners are located in the Executive Branch of government. Both positions are in the Local level of government

Question 10

This is the highest court on the Federal Level

Answer 10

The Supreme Court is the highest court on the Federal Level.

Question 11

Besides the Supreme Court, name the 2 other courts on the Federal LEvel

Answer 11

1. US Court of Appeals

2. US District Court