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Branches of Wisconsin Government Unit

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  • The legislative branch in Wisconsin consists of two houses. What are the two houses called?
    Constitution and Foundation
    Senate and Assembly
    President and Speaker
    Clerk and Sergeant
  • The _____________ of Wisconsin meet at the state capitol building to discuss and create laws.
    Governors
    Interpreters
    Juries
    Legislators
  • The Judicial branch of government ______ the law.
    Manipulate
    Interprets
    Circulate
    Appeals
  • A group of people that listen to a disagreement in court is called a _______.
    Term
    Court
    Bill
    Jury
  • Which branch of Government includes the Assembly and Senate?
    Judicial Branch
    Executive Branch
    Legislative Branch
  • There are 99 assembly ___________ in Wisconsin.
    Democracies
    Amendments
    Districts
    Terms
  • A rejection of a government bill is called a _______.
    Veto
    Court
    Bill
    Jury
  • Why does Wisconsin have three branches of Government?
    To enforce laws created by the Legislature.
    To create seperation.
    So that no part can become too powerful.
    To address the Attorney General.
  • Which branch of Government makes the laws?
    Executive Branch
    Judicial Branch
    Legislative Branch
  • A ___________ is a government ruled by the majority.
    Federacy
    Democracy
    Dictator
    Empire
  • Which branch of Government is ran by the WI Supreme Court?
    Judicial Branch
    Legislative Branch
    Executive Branch
  • Which branch of Government interprets laws?
    Judicial Branch
    Executive Branch
    Legislative Branch
  • Most of Wisconsin's executive branch is headed by the __________.
    Treasurer
    Attorney General
    Secretary of State
    Governor
  • The Wisconsin Judicial Branch is made of trial courts, called _________.
    Circuit courts
    Municipal courts
    Courts of Appeal
    Supreme Courts
  • What are some reasons to be a good citizen?
    Bad things rub off on others.
    People get hurt easier
    People don't care about others
    It makes life safer for everybody.
  • Lawmakers write _______ to have signed into law by the Executive Branch.
    Amendments
    Districts
    Terms
    Bills
  • Which branch of Government is ran by the Governor?
    Judicial Branch
    Legislative Branch
    Executive Branch
  • The __________ government is located in Washington, D.C.
    Democracy
    Legislator
    Federal
    Executive
  • Which branch of Government enforces all laws?
    Judicial Branch
    Legislative Branch
    Executive Branch
  • The president of the United States holds a four-year _______.
    Bill
    Veto
    Term
    Court
  • The Bill of Rights is a list of ten _________ added to the Constitution.
    Appeals
    Amendments
    Terms
    Bills
  • What are some reasons to be a good citizen?
    When we follow the laws and rules, people are happier.
    When we follow the laws and rules, people are careless.
    When we follow the laws and rules, people are sad.
    When we follow the laws and rules, people create problems.
  • What is the Wisconsin's foundation of Government called?
    Constitution
    Core Powers
    Amendments
    Legislators
  • What is the leader of Wisconsin called?
    District
    Jury
    Legislator
    Governor