United States Government Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who is the mayor of Doylestown?
Terry Lindeman
What 3 reasons do we need government?
- Keep order
- Manage disagreement
- To protect people and property
Who is our governor?
John Kasich
What are government services provided by the state?
- Driver’s licenses
- State parks
- State highways
What are the 3 branches of government?
- Judicial
- Executive
- Legislative
What does the judicial branch do?
Make sure laws are fair
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
How long do justices serve?
Until they die or retire
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The president
What is the president’s job?
Makes sure the laws are carried out
How long does a president serve?
4 years
What bodies make up the legislative branch?
Congress is made up of the senate and the House of Representatives
What does congress do?
Write laws
What do the stars on our flag represent?
The 50 states
What do the stripes on our flag represent?
The first original13 colonies
What is our national bird?
Bald eagle
Where is the liberty bell located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What is a government?
A group of elected citizens who solve problems and make laws for the community
What are laws?
Rules to help people know what to do and what not to do. Many laws are made to keep people safe
What is conflict?
A disagreement
What is public?
All the people in the community
What is government service?
Work done by the government for everyone in the town
What is a department?
Part of a government with a specific job to do.
What is a property tax?
Money that you pay to the cover meant when you own a house or a building
