1. Government’s Obligations and Services
SS.7.C.3.14 – Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services

2. Let’s Review! 3 Levels of Government
Federal Government
State Government
The most important division: county
Created by, get authority from state government
Florida Constitution creates counties; empowers them to carry out state laws
Local governments obligated to provide services
Local Government

3. “WE DO” – Federal, State, or Local Government?
You wake up late for school because your alarm never went off! You realize that your alarm did not go off because the power in your home has been shut off. Which level of government would you contact to solve this problem?
Local Government

4. “WE DO” – Federal, State, or Local Government?
You served in the U.S. Army for eight years and are planning to go to college on the G.I. Bill (a college scholarship provided by the government to military veterans). Which level of government would you contact to make sure you have your G.I. Bill money?
Federal Government

5. “WE DO” – Federal, State, or Local Government?
You have just moved from Casper, Wyoming to Tallahassee, Florida, and you need a driver’s license. Which level of government would you contact to solve this problem?
State Government

6. “WE DO” – Government Services and Obligations
Local Government Services
State Government Services
Federal Government Services
Provides more direct services to the people than the state and federal governments.
Examples:
Building public schools
Local law enforcement
Providing sewer and garbage services
Providing electricity
Maintaining local parks and recreation areas
Provide services to the residents of the state.
Examples:
Making laws for Florida residents
Creating a department of education
Maintaining state roads
Florida State Troopers
Provides services to the citizens of the nation.
Focus on national safety, national defense, and the general welfare.
Examples:
Providing a military
Healthcare for the poor and elderly
National mail service
Maintaining national highways
Give students a list of examples and have them work in pairs or small groups to classify them on their notes.

7. “You do” – Eight for the State Cartoon