Government Basics — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A mayor is the leader who runs a city or town.
Mayors lead cities and help make choices about parks, roads, and schools.
2. A governor is the leader who runs a state.
Each state has a governor who signs state laws and leads state workers.
3. The President is the leader who runs the whole country.
The President leads the United States and signs national laws from Congress.
4. A judge listens to both sides and decides court cases.
Judges use the law to decide court cases and keep trials fair for everyone.
5. A mayor works at city hall.
City hall is the building where the mayor and city council work together.
6. A governor works at the state capitol building.
The state capitol is where the governor and state lawmakers meet.
7. Judges work in a courtroom.
Judges hear cases in courtrooms and use laws to make fair decisions.
8. The President's helpers are called the Cabinet.
The Cabinet is a group of advisors who help the President run the country.
9. A mayor, governor, and President are all government leaders.
They all lead groups of people and help make important decisions.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Mayor
→ Runs a city or town
Runs a city or town
Governor
→ Runs a state
Runs a state
President
→ Runs the whole country
Runs the whole country
Judge
→ Decides court cases
Decides court cases
Each leader has a different job. Some lead small areas while others decide or lead at higher levels.