U.S and State Government

Question 1

This level of government is located in Washington D.C.

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Federal/National

Question 2

The governor belongs to this branch.

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executive

Question 3

This branch has two houses (Senate and House of Representatives).

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Legislative

Question 4

A tax collected when you buy something (6%)

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sales tax

Question 5

This branch contains judges and juries.

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Judicial

Question 6

This branch interprets the laws.

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Judicial

Question 7

Executive leader of a town or city.

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Mayor

Question 8

What created the three branches of our government?

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The U.S. Constitution

Question 9

A tax based on the land, house, or business you own.

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property tax

Question 10

The system that keeps the different branches of the government equal is called?

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Checks and Balances

Question 11

Pennsylvania has this many counties within its borders.

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67

Question 12

This branch creates laws

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Legislative

Question 13

This branch proposes the state budget.

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Executive

Question 14

The highest law in the United States

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U.S. Constitution

Question 15

This level of government is located in Carlisle, PA.

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Local

Question 16

A tax based on how much money you earn at your job.

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income tax

Question 17

The governor belongs to this branch.

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Executive

Question 18

To be able to vote you must be 18 years old, register to vote, and

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be a U.S. citizen

Question 19

The three branches of government are the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch and

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Judicial Branch

Question 20

When the State House of Representatives and Senate meet together it is called the .....

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General Assembly

Question 21

The person for the state who manages the money that is collected through taxes.

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State Treasurer

Question 22

This branch carries out the laws.

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Executive

Question 23

Three elected leaders of a county are called the ....

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County Commissioners

Question 24

This branch of government has the power to sign or veto laws.

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Executive

Question 25

The "watch dog" of the state's money to assure it's spent legally.

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Auditor General

Question 26

Where was the U.S. constitution written?

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Philadelphia

Question 27

This level of government is located in Harrisburg, PA.

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State

Question 28

Taxes are collected at the local, federal and what other level of government?

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state

Question 29

What level of government is responsible for police and fire departments in your community?

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Local

Question 30

Judges belong to this branch.

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Judicial

U.S and State Government

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U.S and State Government

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