People and Government Harcourt Brace Fourth Grade Edition Chapter 2 Lesson 4
Three Levels of Government Local State Federal
Services of the Local Government Schools Firefighters Police Libraries Local governments meet in the town hall or city hall.
Mayor The role of a mayor is to lead a city or town government. Keith Brady Mayor of Newnan
Services of the State Government Build highways State colleges Pay for state parks Make laws about drivers The state government of Georgia meets in the capitol building in Atlanta, the capital of the state.
Governor The role of a governor is to lead a state government. Nathan Deal Governor of Georgia
Services of the Federal Government Provide an army for protection Declare war National Park Service Coast Guard U.S. Post Office The federal government meets in Washington, D.C.
President of the United States The role of a President is to lead our country, the United States of America. Barack Obama President of the United States