Ohio Government Presentation By Mrs Heebshs Fourth Grade

Ohio Government Presentation By Mrs. Heebsh’s Fourth Grade Class At Elida Elementary School

Representative Democracy Our type of government.

Representative Democracy Representative means officials voted into office. Democracy means freedoms and rights found in the constitution.

3 Levels of Government Federal State Local

3 Levels of Government 3 levels of government Biggest is federal (national) president and congress Medium sized is state governor and General Assembly Smallest sized is local mayor and city council.

3 Branches of Government

Checks and Balances Branches check on each other to make sure they are doing their jobs. All 3 branches are balanced: equal in power

Legislative Branch By Shelby Joe

Legislative • The legislative branch is made of 33 senate & 99 representatives • The legislative branch is also called the general assembly • They make the laws & approve the budget Statehouse in Columbus

Executive Branch Executive branch`s function is to enforce the laws and carry them out. Governor Kasich

Executive Branch • The cabinet helps the governor make decisions. • • • CABINET Treasurer Attorney General Secretary of State Auditor

Judicial Branch FUNCTION Interprets the laws and decides if they have been broken

Ohio Supreme Court • There are 7 justices in the Ohio Supreme Court.

3 Purposes of a Democratic Constitution By: Jalyn, Eric, and Kaylee

There are 3 purposes for having a democratic Constitution. 1. Framework or plan 2. Limits the power of Government 3. Defines what elected officials job is

Parts of The Constitution Preamble, Bill Of Rights Executive, Legislative, Judicial.

Preamble • We the people of the state of Ohio, Grateful to almighty God for freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare, do establish this Constitution.