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“Local and National Government”. Michael D. Rinella Revised for Marion Elementary 10/06. The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original 13 colonies. Branches of the Government. Legislative. Makes the laws
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“Local and National Government” Michael D. Rinella Revised for Marion Elementary 10/06
The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original 13 colonies
Branches of the Government Legislative • Makes the laws • Includes the Senate and House of Representative • The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government U.S. Senate Building
Branches of the Government Legislative • The State Assembly is the legislative branch of New York. Empire State Plaza in Albany
Branches of the Government Judicial • Enforces the laws • Includes the judges and court systems
Branches of the Government Judicial • The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States The U.S. Supreme Court
Branches of the Government Executive • The leader of the government who carries out the laws • Includes the President of the United States President George W. Bush
Branches of the Government Executive • The leader of the government in New York state is the governor Governor George Pataki
Constitution • A document that has the basic rules to govern a state or country.
Amendments • Any major changes or additions to the United States Constitution Amendment 13:Slavery is illegal Amendment 19: Women are allowed to vote
Local Government Mayor • A Mayor is the head of the municipal (village or city)government
Local Government • The final decision about who becomes the next town supervisor or mayor of a town in New York state would depend on the number of citizens who vote for the person Vote for Me!
Local Government • The school district is a branch of government that is run by a Board of Education
Local Government • One of the responsibilities of our local government is to take care of our streets and sidewalks.