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Levels of Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who decides if a new law goes against Tennessee's constitution? | state Supreme Court |
| A group of people who meet and make laws is a __________________. | legislature |
| After a bill is approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate at the state level, it goes to the ___________________. | governor |
| The governor heads the ________________ branch of government. | executive |
| A bill is first brought to the | state legislature |
| The General Assembly is part of the _______________ branch of government. | legislative |
| The House of Representatives and the Senate make up Tennessee's __________________________. | General Assembly |
| A proposed law is called a ___________. | bill |
| The government pays for services by collecting ____________. | taxes |
| The state of Tennessee is divided into 95 _________________. | counties |
| Which levels of government require citizens to pay taxes? | national, state, and local |
| Which level of government would decide a court case in which the accused was charged with treason? | federal judicial system |
| In a ___________________ system of government, powers are given to national, state, and city governments. | federal |
| What office represents the local executive branch of government? | mayor |
| The power to create post offices is given to the ______________ level of government. | national |
| What is the best way to contact your local state representative if you have concerns or questions? | write a letter to the representative stating your concerns and questions |
| The U.S. Constitution allows the _________________ to appoint the U.S. Secretary of State, but the Tennessee Constitution requires that the Tennessee Secretary of State be appointed by _______________________________. | president; the General Assembly |
| The Legislative Branch is headed by: __________________ at the national level; ____________________ at the state level; _________________ at the local level | Congress; General Assembly; City Council |
| Which branch of government writes laws that govern our nation? | legislative |
| Two examples of government institutions are _______________ and __________________. | health departments and post offices |
| Which level and branch of government is represented by the General Assembly of Kentucky? | state legislative branch |
| Which level and branch of government does the U.S. Supreme Court represent? | federal judicial branch |
| Which level declares war? | federal |
| Which level collects income taxes? | local, state, and federal |
| Which level has the United States Congress? | federal |
| Which level makes decisions that affect the entire country? | federal |
| Which level prints and coins money? | federal |
| The president works at this level. | federal |
| Which level regulates immigration? | federal |
| Which level sets up and supports public schools? | state |
| Which level provides police and fire protection? | local |
| Which level collects sales tax? | state and local |
| Which level collects property tax? | local |
| The governor works at this level. | state |
| Which level is headed by a mayor or city manager? | local |
| Which level makes and enforces treaties? | national |
| Which level admits new states? | national |
| Which branch is headed by the president? | executive |
| Which branch carries out or enforces the laws? | executive |
| Which branch has the power to raise taxes? | legislative |
| Which branch makes laws? | legislative |
| Which branch decides whether laws are fair? | judicial |
| Which branch has the power to declare war? | legislative |
| Which branch has the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces? | executive |
| Which branch decides cases between citizens of different states? | judicial |
| Which branch decides cases about the Constitution or laws? | judicial |
| Which branch represents the country in talking with other nations? | executive |
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