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Basics of Republican Government - Separation of Power, Levels and Branches, Responsibilities

This article explains the importance of the basic principles of a republican government, including the separation of power between branches of government and levels of government. It also discusses the three levels of government and their branches, along with the responsibilities of each level and branch.

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Basics of Republican Government - Separation of Power, Levels and Branches, Responsibilities

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  1. Government 101SS3CG1 The student will explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of a republican form of government. Elements: a. Explain why in the United States there is a separation of power between branches of government and levels of government.b. Name the three levels of government (national, state, local) and the three branches in each (executive, legislative, judicial), including the names of the legislative branch (Congress, General Assembly, city commission or city council).c. State an example of the responsibilities of each level and branch of government.SS3G1 The student will locate major topographical features of the United States of America. d. Locate Greece on a world map.

  2. The United States got their idea of how to run government from what country?

  3. Greece

  4. What type of government did Greece have?

  5. DIRECT Democracy

  6. What is direct democracy?

  7. People vote DIRECTLY on decisions and laws for a country

  8. In what other ways did Greece influence us?

  9. Buildings (columns on government buildings) • Olympics • Theater

  10. Where is Greece on a world map?

  11. What type of Democracy do we have? What does that mean?

  12. REPRESENTATIVE DemocracyMeans we vote on people to represent our views in government

  13. A person who lives in a community is called a …

  14. citizen

  15. Things that everyone are entitled to are called…

  16. rights

  17. A rule written by the government that you must obey is called a

  18. law

  19. Name some rights we have as US citizens…

  20. Voting, free speech,religion, assembly, driving,etc.

  21. If a law is unfair, citizens are responsible for……

  22. Changing it

  23. What are the 3 branches of LOCAL government?

  24. MayorCourts Council

  25. What are the 3 branches of STATE government?

  26. Judges Lawmakers Governor

  27. What are the 3 branches of NATIONAL/FEDERAL government?

  28. Legislative ExecutiveJudicial

  29. What group is a part of the legislative branch?

  30. CONGRESS,they make the laws

  31. What group is a part of the judicial branch?

  32. Supreme Court Judges,they make decisions about the laws

  33. Who is at the head of the Executive branch?

  34. The President, he makes sure the laws are followed

  35. Who is our current president?

  36. President Barack Obama

  37. Who is the leader a city?

  38. Mayor

  39. Who is Stockbridge’s Mayor?

  40. R. G. Kelley

  41. Who is the leader of a state?

  42. Governor

  43. Who is Georgia’s governor?

  44. Sonny Perdue

  45. What are some responsibilities or things the Federal government does/provide?

  46. Makes the laws the country follows • Makes sure our drinking water is safe • Provide the military • Can COIN (make) money • Can borrow money • Collect taxes • Plan and provide for some roads

  47. What services does the state government provide?

  48. State Roads (HIGHWAYS) • Schools • Hospitals • State Police • Protect state land and water from pollution

  49. What services does the local government provide?

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