1. 05/01/2017

2. State and Local Government

3. State Constitution They are longer and more detailed.
It looks like the U.S. Constitution (Preamble)
If a disagreement occurs, the U.S. Constitution PREVAILS
Provides framework for state government
Changing occurs 2 ways
Amendment occurs in State Senate or People can change by referendum
 TX- Humbly invoking the blessing of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas do ordain and establish this Constitution.

4. Local Government
Voters
Council
Department Head
Mayor

5. Compare/Contrast State-Local Government Draw this in your Journal!
Both
Education
Police
Maintain roads
Local Government
Firefighting
Garbage collection
Provide sewer + water
Maintain hospitals
Conduct safety inspection of buildings and restaurants
State
Operate State Park
Regulate use of state owned land
License Professionals
License Drivers

6. Time to think. Why do people form governments. What is bicameral
Time to think! Why do people form governments? What is bicameral? Think, PAIR and share!
Coach Williams is cool!

7. Questions
Police and Fire protection are the responsibility of local government.
Granting licenses to doctors, lawyers and teachers are the responsibility of the State government.

8. Round 2 What government has the main responsibility for education?
State
What powers and freedoms do local government have?
Those that a state gives them
How do most states Constitution differ from the U.S. Constitution?
Most state constitutions are longer and detailed.

9. Closing
Do you think that state and local government make an impact on your daily lives?
List some examples of how they help!