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The Three Levels of Government. Agenda. Activator Standard Essential Question Brain Pop Jr. Video Discussion of the Three Roles of Government Summary Assessment. Standard. SS2CG2 The student will identify the roles of the following elected officials:
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Agenda • Activator • Standard • Essential Question • Brain Pop Jr. Video • Discussion of the Three Roles of Government • Summary • Assessment
Standard • SS2CG2 The student will identify the roles of the following elected officials: • a. President (leader of our nation) • b. Governor (leader of our state) • c. Mayor (leader of a city)
Essential Question • What are the roles of the President, Governor, and Mayor?
Video • http://www.brainpopjr.com/
What is Government? • Government- People who set rules and laws and enforces them.
What are the Three Levels of Government? • Local • State • National
Local Government • A local government is a body that leads a community or town. • Who leads the our local government? • The Mayor is the leader of a community or town • Works in City Hall • Mt. Zion Georgia Leader is Mayor John Griffin • Roles: Firefighter, Police Officers, Nurses, Teachers, Signs and enforces rules and laws for a community
State Government • The state government is in charge of the state you live in. • Who leads the state? • The Governor- the Governor of Georgia is Nathan Deal • The Governor works at the state capitol • Roles: Help run schools, Signs and Enforces laws, They help take care of our environment.
National Government • Leader of our Nation (The United States) • Who is our Nation’s leader? • The President Barrack Obama • Works at the White House • Roles: Leader of Armed Forces, Post Offices, Makes Friends with other countries, Signs and enforces laws