1. “Local and National Government” Revised for Marion Elementary
Michael D. Rinella
Revised for Marion Elementary
10/06

2. The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original 13 colonies

3. 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

4. Branches of the Government
Legislative
The State Assembly is the legislative branch of New York.
Empire State Plaza in Albany

5. Branches of the Government
Judicial
Enforces the laws
Includes the judges and court systems

6. Branches of the Government
Judicial
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States
The U.S. Supreme Court

7. 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

8. Executive Branches of the Government
The leader of the government in New York state is the governor
Governor George Pataki

9. Constitution
A document that has the basic rules to govern a state or country.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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!

13. Local Government
The school district is a branch of government that is run by a Board of Education

14. Local Government
One of the responsibilities of our local government is to take care of our streets and sidewalks.

15. The End