Governments in the U.S. By Mrs. Wainwright June 26, 2007

What is a government? A government is a group of people who come together to make rules and laws as well as make sure that these rules and laws are enforced. A government is a group of people who come together to make rules and laws as well as make sure that these rules and laws are enforced.

Levels of Government National National –Located in Washington D.C. State State –Located in California Local Local –Located in Rancho Cucamonga Each level of government has: Each level of government has: An Executive Branch An Executive Branch –Makes sure laws are obeyed A Judicial Branch A Judicial Branch –Makes sure laws are fair A Legislative Branch A Legislative Branch –Makes the laws

National Government The President leads the executive branch. The President leads the executive branch. The Supreme Court, the highest court in the country has nine justices or judges that are appointed by the President. The Supreme Court, the highest court in the country has nine justices or judges that are appointed by the President. Congress has two parts; the Senate and The House of Representatives Congress has two parts; the Senate and The House of Representatives

State Government The governor of California is Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lawmakers meet in the capitol building which is located in Sacramento. The two groups that make up the legislative branch in California are the senate and the assembly.

Local Government The mayor of Rancho Cucamonga is Bill Alexander. The mayor of Rancho Cucamonga is Bill Alexander. Council members of a city are elected by the people from that city. Council members of a city are elected by the people from that city. Departments are a part of the government that provide service to people (i.e. fire, police, and public works). Departments are a part of the government that provide service to people (i.e. fire, police, and public works).