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Government

Government. As American citizens we have the right to vote for “who” we want to lead us at the national , state and local levels. The people elect leaders by voting . How do our leaders become our leaders?. Who are our elected leaders at the National level?.

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  1. Government

  2. As American citizens we have the right to votefor “who” we want to lead us at the national, stateand local levels. The people elect leaders by voting. How do our leaders become our leaders?

  3. Who are our elected leaders at the National level?

  4. Our President is George W. Bush and our Vice President is Dick Cheney. They were elected in the last Presidentialelection.

  5. Who is our elected leaderat the State level?

  6. Our Louisiana Governor is Kathleen Blanco. She was elected by the people in the state.

  7. We also haveGovernmentelections at the Parish Level.

  8. This is our Vermilion Parish Court House. This is where all of our votes are tallied after each election.

  9. Parishes have School Board, Police Juror, Sheriffand Clerk of Court. These men serve as our Vermilion Parish School Board Members.

  10. Who are some of our elected officials at the city or town level? Our town has aMayorand 5Aldermenor Councilmen.The group meets at the Erath City Hall to make town decisions.

  11. Erath has had mayors since it became a village. The first Mayor was Frank Williams. Our Mayor now is George Dupuis.

  12. Schools have leaders too. Many schools have Student Councils.

  13. How do leaders get elected? American citizens that register to vote at 18 years old get to vote in the local, state and nationalelections.

  14. Why is it important ? • These candidates will decide your taxes, rights and how you live. • To be an informed and active citizen. • Everyone should vote because one vote can make a difference.Step into a Voting Booth Link

  15. How to select aCandidate? 1.Character- Which person can I trust the most? 2.Qualifications- What education does this person have that would be helpful in the office they are seeking. 3. Experience- What experience does the person have that would help them deal with issues important to you. 4.Charisma-Will this person be able to move people to action.

  16. Mock Election Students will host and get to vote in a class election. The class will vote for a Mayor and five council members.

  17. THE END

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