3rd grade government test

  1. A plan of
    government.
    Constitution
  2. A person who was born in a country or who has earned the right to become a member of a country by law.
    citizen
  3. The power of the executive branch to reject a bill passed by the legislature.
    veto
  4. The people and laws that run a town, county, state, and country.
    government
  5. A system of government where people elect their leaders.
    democracy
  6. Having to do with national government.
    federal government
  7. Know these steps on how a bill becomes a law IN ORDER!!
    • 1.  Citizens develop and idea for a bill.
    • 2.  Members of the State Assembly or the Senate propose the bill.
    • 3.  The Assembly and the Senate vote to approve the bill.
    • 4.  The governor signs the bill, or it can be vetoes by the governor.
    • 5.  If the bill is vetoes another vote can be taken.  If more than 2/3 of the assembly and the senate vote to approve it, the bill becomes a law
  8. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. City or town parks.
    Local government
  9. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. Age to drive
    State government
  10. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. Leading the military
    National government
  11. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. Meeting with leaders of other countries.
    National government
  12. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. Making our country's laws.
    National government
  13. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. State Highways
    State government
  14. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. The police
    Local government
  15. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. Firefighters
    Local government
  16. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. Decides what to learn in school.
    State government
  17. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. Decides where factories can be built.
    Local government
  18. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. State Laws
    State laws
  19. WHO IS IN CHARGE?  LOCAL,   STATE,   NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. State Parks
    State government
  20. Name the three branches of government.
    • Executive
    • Legislative
    • Judicial
  21. The President of the USA is a part of which branch of government.
    Executive branch
  22. Judges are a part of which branch of government?
    Judicial branch
  23. Senators are a part of which branch of government?
    Legislative branch
  24. Governors are a part of which branch of government?
    Executive branch
  25. The House of Representatives is a part of which branch of the government?
    Legislative branch
  26. Which branch of government enforces laws?
    Executive branch
  27. Which branch decides if the new laws are constitutional?
    Judicial branch
  28. Which branch is the commander and chief of the military?
    Executive branch
  29. Which branch makes the laws?
    Legislative branch
  30. Which branch decides how much money to spend?
    Legislative branch
  31. Which branch signs or vetoes bills?
    Executive branch
  32. Which branch interprets the laws?
    Judicial branch
  33. Which branch meets with leaders of other countries?
    Executive branch
  34. Who does our country give power and responsibilities to run the government to?
    It is shared between country, state, counties, cities, and towns
  35. Government jobs are paid for by...
    taxes
  36. We elect a president of our country every ____ years.
    4
  37. Citizens have the following privileges and responsibilities.
    • voting
    • -serving on a jury
    • -paying taxes
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3rd grade government test
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Government test for 3rd grade
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