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“Local and National Government” Revised for Marion Elementary
Michael D. Rinella Revised for Marion Elementary 10/06
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The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original 13 colonies
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Branches of the Government
Legislative Makes the laws Includes the Senate and House of Representative The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government U.S. Senate Building
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Branches of the Government
Legislative The State Assembly is the legislative branch of New York. Empire State Plaza in Albany
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Branches of the Government
Judicial Enforces the laws Includes the judges and court systems
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Branches of the Government
Judicial The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States The U.S. Supreme Court
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Executive Branches of the Government
The leader of the government who carries out the laws Includes the President of the United States President George W. Bush
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Executive Branches of the Government
The leader of the government in New York state is the governor Governor George Pataki
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Constitution A document that has the basic rules to govern a state or country.
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Any major changes or additions to the United States Constitution
Amendments Any major changes or additions to the United States Constitution Amendment 13:Slavery is illegal Amendment 19: Women are allowed to vote
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A Mayor is the head of the municipal (village or city) government
Local Government Mayor A Mayor is the head of the municipal (village or city) government
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Local Government Vote for Me!
The final decision about who becomes the next town supervisor or mayor of a town in New York state would depend on the number of citizens who vote for the person Vote for Me!
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Local Government The school district is a branch of government that is run by a Board of Education
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Local Government One of the responsibilities of our local government is to take care of our streets and sidewalks.
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