Washington State Scavenger Hunt

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Branches and Levels of Government

Advertisements

Three Branches of Government By Timothy Executive Branch The Executive Branch is run by the President and the Vice President. The Executive Branch is.

Legislative Branch (Congress) 2- House (bicameral) legislature Senate House of Representatives Rep. based on Rep. based on population for population for.

Branches of Government Study Guide

3 rd Grade Government Vocabulary Service Provider administering ITBS.

Instructions This PowerPoint presentation contains 15 questions for Benchmark A of the Government standard tested on the Grade 5 Social Studies Ohio Achievement.

Three Branch of Government By Macee Executive Branch The Executive Branch is run by the President and Vice President. The Executive Branch is housed.

The Three Branches of government Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial branch.

ARTICLE I: LEGISLATIVE BRANCH TWO HOUSES: HOUSE OF REPS./ SENATE HOW MEMBERS FROM EACH HOUSE MUST BE CHOSEN AND WHAT RULES THEY MUST FOLLOW IN MAKING LAWS.

Governments in Washington State Part II: State & Local Government.

Local Government. What does a Local Government do? Local governments make laws to protect citizens. It provides services such as schools, libraries, and.

THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT United states government The Constitution created a government of three equal branches, or parts. The Constitution is.

UNIT 2 REVIEW GAME Principles of the Constitution Federal Government State Government Local Government State & Federal.

You just read about the 3 different levels of government in the U.S. – National (also called federal) State Local (county/city) But within each of those.

THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

The Three Branches of Government By Molly Hastings.

The three branches of government

Our Government. The Constitution Over 200 years ago, our Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution. The Constitution is a basic design for how our government.

Review  Branches of Branches of Government Review Questions 1.Who is in charge of the Executive Branch? 2.Who is in charge of the Judicial Branch? 3.Who.

Government Jeopardy. LegislativeExecutiveJudicialWhich Branch?Random

Standard I can describe the differences between local, state, and the national government. SS3G1 a-c.

CHAPTER 9 The Constitution. The Constitution establishes balanced national government by dividing authority among three independent branches – executive,

LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIAL

LESSON 1.3 Structure of American Government. government-belinda-stutzman

ExecutiveLegislativeJudicialFactsMisc

Judicial Branch – Texas -court cases involving criminal and civil cases -judges preside over the courtroom and sometimes decide cases; lawyers argue cases;

The Organization of Government. 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT 1.LEGISLATIVE – ARTICLE 1 2.EXECUTIVE – ARTICLE 2 3.JUDICIAL – ARTICLE 3.

NEW JERSEY VERSUS NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.  Who is the leader of New Jersey? LEADERS.

 The legislative branch is the first branch of the U.S. Constitution.  It is named Congress, and it makes the laws of America.  It is a bicameral legislature,

Government Notes. Three levels of government Local- San Antonio State- Texas (capital city: Austin) Federal (National)- United States of America (capital.

Introduction to the three branches of government

3rd Grade Government Vocabulary

US Gov Cit Test Review .

The Legislative, executive, and judicial branch

The Three Branches of government

Our Government.

Florida State Government

Powers and Checks and Balances

Three Branches of Government

The United States Government

State Government.

Levels and Branches of United States Government

Branches of Government

3rd Grade Government Vocabulary

State Government.

Three Branches of Government

3rd Grade Government Vocabulary

3 Branches of Government Notes

What does it take? What are 5 qualities needed for you to call someone cool? Be specific and explain why you would say at least two of these qualities.

Study Guide Grade 3 Roots of Democracy.

Congress- Legislative Branch

Government Local, State, & National

Comparing it to the Articles of Confederation

The Three Branches of government

THE MANY PARTS OF OUR GOVERNMENT

Standard I can describe the differences between local, state, and the national government. SS3G1 a-c.

Standard I can describe the differences between local, state, and the national government. SS3G1 a-c.

Notes: Principles of the United States Constitution

Equality Before the Law

Legislative Branch Judicial Branch Executive Branch.

Judicial System: Main duty is to interpret the Law.

State and Local Governments

Jeopardy Taxes Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200

3rd Grade Government Vocabulary

State and Local Government

Do Now How many delegates were at the Constitutional Convention?

Checks and Balances.

Principles of the Constitution State & Federal Government

The Branches of Government

Presentation transcript:

Washington State Scavenger Hunt Monday May 22

Warm Up What would your life be like if there was no government?

Scavenger Hunt Using your own knowledge and internet resources answer as many questions for the scavenger hunt as you can. You can ask your teacher for a hint on 1 of the questions There are a list of good websites to use on the scavenger hunt sheet.

Washington State Government Tuesday May 23

Warm Up What do you know about the Washington State and government?

Levels of Government In our government power is shared between the 3 levels of government US Government Federal Government State Government Local Government

3 branches of government Each level of government has 3 branches of government Legislative Executive Judicial

State Government Powers Manage Public Health and Safety Oversee trade within Washington State Issue Licenses (Driver license, Teacher license, Fishing license) Run Elections Can’t declare war, create armies/navies, print money

Power Shared by Washington and Federal Government Taxes Enforce Laws Build Roads Spending money to help people Education (mostly run by States)

Turn & Talk What duty that States have do you think is the most important? Why?

Washington State Constitution Washington State Constitution is the plan for the 3 branches of state government and the rights of the people. Washington State Constitution is 70 pages and the US Constitution is only 9 pages. Must follow rights in the U.S. Constitution

Washington State Capitol Olympia, WA Legislative Chambers Governor’s offices & mansion Supreme Court

Executive Branch Role: Enforces laws Federal: President State: Governor Local: Mayor

Washington State Executive Branch Head: Governor Jay Inslee (23rd governor of Washington) Duties: Enforcing laws within Washington, Responsible for State’s safety,, submits State budget to Legislature, oversees elections, Veto: reject a decision made by the legislature

Legislative Branch Role: Makes laws Federal: Congress (House of Representatives & Senate) 100 Senators, 435 representatives State: Washington State Legislature (House of Representatives & Senate) 49 Senators, 98 representatives Local: City Council 7 Members

Washington State Legislative Branch Head: State Senate and House of Representatives Duty: make laws Washington has 49 legislative districts. Each district sends 1 senator and 2 representatives to the state legislature. McKnight is in District 11: Bob Hasegawa (Sen), Zack Hudgins (Rep), Steve Burgquist(Rep)

Judicial Branch Role: Interprets laws Federal: Supreme Court State: Washington Supreme Court Local: County Courts

Washington State Judicial Branch Head: Washington Supreme Court Duties: makes rulings and interpreting legality of laws Includes all state courts (Trial courts and Courts of Appeals) WA Supreme Court

Turn & Talk Do you think all the branches of Washington State government have equal power? Which branch of government do you think has the biggest impact on your life? Why?

On the back of your graphic organizer… In each box draw a picture representing the branch and level of government.

Wednesday May 24

Warm Up Which level of government (Federal, State, Local) do you think has the most impact on your life? Why?

Washington State Government Visual Chart You will create a visual chart with all 3 branches of the Washington State Government. Include: Title, Images that describe each of the 3 branches of Washington State government (Legislative, Executive, Judicial)