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

The 3 Branches of the National Government

Each state has its own constitution based on its unique history, needs, philosophy, and geography. Each state's constitution must do 2 things: 1.separates power between three branches -- legislative, judicial, and executive. 2.Create a democratic form of government based on public election How Does the U.S. Constitution impact our State Government?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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