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Chapter 20: State Government Columbus, Ohio

Chapter 20: State Government Columbus, Ohio. There are 3 branches of Government. In 1789, our Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution. A basic design for how our government should work. Divides the government into three branches with 3 different tasks.

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Chapter 20: State Government Columbus, Ohio

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  1. Chapter 20: State Government Columbus, Ohio

  2. There are 3 branches of Government • In 1789, our Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution. • A basic design for how our government should work. • Divides the government into three branches with 3 different tasks

  3. The 3 Branches of the National Government

  4. How Does the U.S. Constitution impact our State Government? • Each state has its own constitution based on its unique history, needs, philosophy, and geography. • Each state's constitution must do 2 things: • separates power between three branches -- legislative, judicial, and executive. • Create a democratic form of government based on public election

  5. National Government:The Legislative Branch • Makes laws for the nation. • The main lawmaking body of this branch is known as Congress. • Has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

  6. Ohio Government:The Legislative Branch • Headed by the General Assembly, which makes state laws. The General Assembly is made up of two parts. • Currently, 33 State Representatives • Currently, 99 State Senators

  7. Our National Government:The Executive Branch • Enforces the laws in America made by Congress. • Led by POTUS and VPOTUS

  8. National vs. Ohio Government:The Executive Branch • Ohio’s Executive Branch is headed by the Governor, • carries out and enforces laws made by the General Assembly. President Obama Governor Kasich VP Biden Lt. Governor Mary Taylor

  9. National Government:The Judicial Branch • The judicial branch is made up of the courts system. • The highest of these courts is the U.S. Supreme Court.

  10. Ohio Government:The Judicial Branch • Headed by the Ohio Supreme Court, which interprets and applies the state laws. The Supreme Court is made up of Six Justices and One Chief Justice.

  11. Local Government National government and state government are two types of government, but there are also local governments.

  12. So now that we know what our state government looks like… • Tomorrow we will research it and see who works for us.

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