05/01/2017
State and Local Government
State Constitution They are longer and more detailed. It looks like the U.S. Constitution (Preamble) If a disagreement occurs, the U.S. Constitution PREVAILS Provides framework for state government Changing occurs 2 ways Amendment occurs in State Senate or People can change by referendum TX- Humbly invoking the blessing of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas do ordain and establish this Constitution.
Local Government Voters Council Department Head Mayor
Compare/Contrast State-Local Government Draw this in your Journal! Both Education Police Maintain roads Local Government Firefighting Garbage collection Provide sewer + water Maintain hospitals Conduct safety inspection of buildings and restaurants State Operate State Park Regulate use of state owned land License Professionals License Drivers
Time to think. Why do people form governments. What is bicameral Time to think! Why do people form governments? What is bicameral? Think, PAIR and share! Coach Williams is cool!
Questions Police and Fire protection are the responsibility of local government. Granting licenses to doctors, lawyers and teachers are the responsibility of the State government.
Round 2 What government has the main responsibility for education? State What powers and freedoms do local government have? Those that a state gives them How do most states Constitution differ from the U.S. Constitution? Most state constitutions are longer and detailed.
Closing Do you think that state and local government make an impact on your daily lives? List some examples of how they help!