Comparing All Branches of US Government In the

Comparing All Branches of US Government In the United States we have three main branches of government. We have local, state, and national governments. In each one we have three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Each one has its own jobs to do. We will learn all about American Government together.

Vocabulary Democracy: a government in which people choose their leaders and govern themselves Direct Democracy: a government in which citizens meet to govern themselves Representative Democracy: a government in which citizens choose others to represent them. election: citizens vote for people to represent them Tax: a fee citizens pay to local, state or national government Mayor: the leader of a city’s government Council: a group of officials who make rules or laws

Vocabulary Governor: the person elected as head of state Capitol: the building where elected leaders work Capital: the seat of government, city Citizen: an official member of community, state, or county General Assembly: Part of Executive Branch of Georgia State Government, also known as Congress, 2 parts, Senate and House of Representatives Legislative Branch: the branch that makes laws, writes and rewrite laws, and votes on laws

Vocabulary Executive Branch: The Understanding part of Government Vocabulary helps that leads, Mayor, government make Governor, and sense. President are leaders Judicial Branch: The Court System, judges, Supreme Court is the highest court at the state and national level

Local, State, and National Government Each level of government is called a “branch”. Think of a tree with three branches. This will help you to see how our branches of government are alike in these three levels of government.

Legislative Branch Local: City Council State: Georgia Assembly Congress Senate House of Rep. National: Congress Senate House of Rep

Legislative Branch : They are all about Laws! L: City Council S: Georgia Assembly or Congress N: Congress Write new laws Rewrites old laws Votes on laws

State and National Legislative Branches National State Called the Georgia Assembly (Congress) Has 2 parts: Senate House of Representatives Called the Congress Has 2 parts: Senate House of Representatives

Executive Branch: All about Leaders! Executive Branch Local: Mayor State: Governor National: President

Executive Branch L: Mayor S: Governor N: President Signs laws Carries out laws Can veto laws

Veto Power belongs to the Executive Branch Veto is one strong Power!

Judicial Branches Courts Judges Courts State Supreme Court of The United States

Judicial Branch L; Courts S: State Supreme N: US Supreme Make sure laws Follow our constitution Settles disputes And arguments Gives out punishments

The US Supreme Court is made up of Judges: There are 9 Supreme Court Judges

Review Legislative Branch of Government Executive Branch of Government City Council Georgia Assembly Congress Mayor Governor President Makes new laws, rewrites old laws, vote on laws Signs laws, carries out laws, can veto laws

Review Judicial Branch Judges Court Systems Supreme Courts in State and National Makes sure laws follow the Constitution, settles disputes, gives out punishments We have a representative democracy. We elect others to represent us as government officials.

Local Government 3 Branches Of Local Gov’t Legislative Branch City Council Writes, rewrites, & Votes on laws Executive Branch Mayor Leads the City Commission Sign laws, carry out Laws, veto laws Judicial Branch Courts Judges Settle disputes, gives Out punishments, Makes sure laws Obey Constitution

State Government 3 Branches of State Government Legislative Branch Georgia Assembly Congress Senate House of Rep. Writes, rewrites, & votes on laws Executive Branch Governor Signs laws, carries Out laws, selects State workers, Can veto a law Judicial Branch Courts & Judges State Supreme Court Make sure laws follow The Constitution, & Decides on punishments, Settle disputes

National Government 3 Branches of National Government Legislative Branch Congress Senate and House of Representatives Writes, rewrites, & Vote on laws Executive Branch President Carries out laws, Approves laws, Can veto a law Judicial Branch US Supreme Court Make sure laws Obey the Constitution, Decide what laws mean

What are taxes? How are they used to help citizens in a community? Taxes are paid to the government from your own paycheck. Every citizen and business is required by law to pay taxes. They help us in many ways in our local communities.

Taxes are paid for many things: Citizens pay taxes on everything they buy in stores, including food. They pay taxes on their homes, cars, land, businesses. Taxes are not fun to pay but the local government needs them to provide each citizen with services.

What do taxes provide? Taxes pay for many things like: Road repairs Subways Trash collection Running water Schools Libraries Police Fire Departments

What do taxes NOT provide for citizens? a. Road repairs, schools, and police departments b. Running water, fire departments, trash collection c. New cars, swimming pools, toys d. Go ask your momma!

New cars, swimming pools, toys Swimming pools? Are you kidding me?

Taxes pay for Schools: Local and Military: The National State Government has the have the responsibility of our over our schools military for the protection of our country.

The Washington Monument A monument is a building Or statue that helps People remember a person or event. This is the Washington Monument completed in 1884 and is over 550 feet tall.

Significance of Washington Monument The Washington Monument is near the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D. C. , built to commemorate the first U. S. president, General George Washington. The monument, made of marble, granite, and sandstone, is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk in height standing 555 feet 5⅛ inches (169. 294 m).

Our first President: George Washington

What are rights? Protecting your rights means protecting your freedoms as an American.

Our Nation’s Capital Our nation’s capital is Washington, DC

Our Nation’s Capitol Building This is the building where all of our elected officials work. The President of the United States has his offices here.

Separation of Power means that the three branches of government have different powers and different jobs to do. If one branch had too much power, it could run the government alone. This would not be good! This separation is called “checks and balances”. It means that they help keep each other in check and help each other.

Checks and Balances: Separation of Power

Each level of government has its own powers and responsibilities National Government is responsible for the nation’s defense and controls the military. State and Local Governments work to protect the citizens of their state, city or town. They protect our rights. Separation of Power helps the government to protect our rights better.

What are the jobs of the Executive Branch of Government? a. Write laws, rewrite laws, and vote on laws b. Signs laws, carries out laws, and can veto laws c. Makes sure laws follow the Constitution, settles disputes, and gives out punishments

What are the jobs of the Judicial Branch of Government? a. Write laws, rewrite laws, and vote on laws b. Signs laws, carries out laws, and can veto laws c. Makes sure laws follow the Constitution, settles disputes, and gives out punishments

What are the jobs of the Legislative Branch of Government? a. Write laws, rewrite laws, and vote on laws b. Signs laws, carries out laws, and can veto laws c. Makes sure laws follow the Constitution, settles disputes, and gives out punishments

Which level of government has more power over schools? a. b. c. d. The local and state levels The national and state levels The local and national levels All of the above

Which level of government has more power over the US military? a. b. c. d. The local and state levels The national level The local and national levels All of the above

Who pays taxes? a. b. c. d. Only foreigners living in the US Only small business owners Only major business owners Citizens and businesses both pay taxes

What are the rights of citizens? a. It is on the right side of your body, many people are right handed b. They are the freedoms of citizens c. They are taxes that people pay d. None of the above

Which of these is the Legislative Branch of Government at the Local, State and National Levels? a. The Mayor, Governor, President b. The Courts, Judges, and Supreme Courts c. The City Council, Georgia Assembly, and Congress d. None of the Above e. All of the Above

Which of these is the Executive Branch of Government at the Local, State and National Levels? a. The Mayor, Governor, President b. The Courts, Judges, and Supreme Courts c. The City Council, Georgia Assembly, and Congress d. None of the Above e. All of the Above

Which of these is the Judicial Branch of Government at the Local, State and National Levels? a. The Mayor, Governor, President b. The Courts, Judges, and Supreme Courts c. The City Council, Georgia Assembly, and Congress d. None of the Above e. All of the Above

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