Government Flashcards
(21 cards)
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The Legislative Branch
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the law?
The Executive Branch
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law?
The Judicial Branch
Which branch of government has the power to appoint people to positions like the Supreme Court?
The President, the head of the Executive Branch
Which type of democracy is voting on a ballot measure?
Direct democracy, it is when people vote directly on policy/law.
What kind of tax is income tax?
Direct tax, it is specifically about what you earn each year
What type of democracy is used to elect the President?
Representative Democracy, when the people’s vote does NOT directly influence the results
What type of tax do we pay on items purchased at the grocery store?
Sales tax
If you own your house, what type of tax do you have to pay every year?
Property tax
If a group of citizens want to ban all plastic in grocery stores, what might they propose?
A Ballot Initiative
If the government needs money to build a new high-speed railroad in California, how might they get it?
A Bond, ask the citizens to vote on a Bond that will loan money to the government
What term do we use to describe a type of government that has multiple levels, including Federal, State, and Local?
Federalism
Who is head of the executive branch at the LOCAL level
Mayor
Who is head of the executive branch at the STATE level?
Governor
What is it called when a group of people spend time and money advocating for a particular politician or policy initiative?
Campaign
If everyone votes the same way, we would call that vote ____________
Unanimous
Which branch of government has veto power?
Executive
Which branch of government is responsible for the impeachment of a President?
Legislative
Which branch of government practices “judicial review”?
Judicial
What is the name for a person who is legally recognized by their country?
Citizen
In the US we have national, state, and local parks. What is this an example of?
Federalism
