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The three branches of Alabamas state government are set up so that A 100
No one branch can become too powerful A 100
Who heads Alabamas executive branch? A 200
The governor A 200
Which branch of government is Alabamas court system? A 300
Judicial A 300
What are the functions of government? A 400
Serving the needs of the people, protecting the rights of citizens, and working for the good of its people A 400
Which branch of government makes Alabamas laws? A 500
The legislative branch A 500
Who was the first African American to serve on the Alabama Supreme Court? B 100
Oscar W. Adams, Jr. B 100
Which governor created the Spirit of Alabama award in 2003 to honor Alabamians and their achievements? B 200
Bob Riley B 200
Who has their own government in Alabama? B 300
Counties, cities, and towns B 300
What does a county government do? B 400
Keep records of births and deaths, carry out state programs, and collect tax money for the state B 400
What does a city council do? B 500
Make decisions and laws B 500
What does Alabama spend its tax money on? C 100
Health care, state parks, and repairing state highways C 100
Who manages the transportation system in a city or town? C 200
The city government C 200
What are Alabama citizens responsible for? C 300
Obeying laws, serving on juries, and voting C 300
DAILY DOUBLE C 400 DAILY DOUBLE Place A Wager
For a democratic government to work best, it is important for all citizens over the age of 18 to do what? C 400
Vote in elections C 400
What are some ways that young people can become involved in state and local government? C 500
Volunteer to help people C 500
How does the state government affect Alabamas natural environment? D 100
It works to protect Alabamas resources D 100
What challenge does population growth cause? D 200
Keeping Alabamas land, air, and water clean D 200
What has happened in Alabama as a result of population growth? D 300
An increase in the number of people living in cities D 300
Where do many of Alabamas highways pass through? D 400
Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile D 400
What technological change allows Alabamians to communicate faster? D 500
The internet D 500
How does the structure of Alabamas state government help make sure that no one branch has too much power? E 100
Each of the three branches has a separate function to ensure that no one branch can become too powerful or make unfair decisions. The executive branch carries out the states laws. The legislature makes state laws, raises money, and decides how that money is spent. The judicial branch decides whether people have broken laws and whether laws agree with the state constitution. E 100
In what ways do Alabamians benefit from local governments? E 200
City governments oversee parks and libraries and run transportation systems such as buses. They also provide police and fire protection. E 200
In what ways can a states population growth affect its natural environment? E 300
As populations and cities grow, more industries increase the chance of water and air pollution. More people also bring more cars and traffic, which pollute the air. A growing population increases the amount of waste, which can cause water pollution. E 300
Question Number Four E E 400
Correct Response Four E E 400
Question Number Five E E 500
Correct Response Five E E 500
Question F One F 100
Answer F One F 100
Question F two F 200
Response F two F 200
Question F 3 F 300
Response F 3 F 300
Question F 4 F 400
Response F 4 F 400
Question F 5 F 500
Response F 5 F 500
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