1. Standard
I can describe the differences between local, state, and the national government.
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2. Separation of Power
In both our local, state, and national governments, there is a separation of power.
This helps us make sure that one group does not have more power or control over our city, county, state, and country than another.

3. Branches of Government
There are 3 branches of government:
1. Legislative
2. Executive
3. Judicial
These branches of government exist on all levels of government. Let’s see how…

4. Three Levels of Government
There are three levels of government:
Local
State
National

5. Local Government
Your local government includes the mayor, city council, county commission, and county courts.
These people make rules and laws in our city (LaGrange, West Point, Hogansville) and county (Troup). There is a separation of power so that each group does not have too much control.

6. State Government
Your state government includes the governor (Nathan Deal), General Assembly, and state court.
These people make rules and laws in our state. There is a separation of power so that each group does not have too much control.

7. National Government
Your national government includes the president (Barack Obama), Congress, and Supreme Court.
These people make rules and laws in our country. There is a separation of power so that each group does not have too much control.

8. National State Local Local government must follow state and national law. State laws should follow national laws. National laws help us determine state and local laws.

9. The Local Government: Leaders and Responsibilities
LaGrange’s Mayor is Jim Thornton. West Point’s Mayor is A. Drew Ferguson. Hogansville’s mayor is William Stankiewicz. The mayor is the leader of the city.
We have a City Council. They help run our city as well.
Our city is responsible for administering elections and have places for us to vote.
Cities also provide licenses to drive.

10. The Local Government: Leaders and Responsibilities
We also have a county commission and commissioners.
They also help present local laws that apply to our county—Troup.

11. Local Level: Separation of Power
Executive (Carries out the laws)
Mayor (City)
Commissioners (County)
*They are elected by citizens.
Legislative (Makes laws)
City council (city)
County commissioners (county)
Judicial (Decides what the laws mean and apply them to daily life)
Clerk of Courts
Probate Judge
(Record keeping and county courts)

12. State Government
Your state government includes the governor (Nathan Deal), General Assembly, and state court.
These people make rules and laws in our state. There is a separation of power so that each group does not have too much control.

13. State Government
The General Assembly makes laws for Georgia and approves the budget.
The budget helps legislators determine how much money goes into education, healthcare, road construction, and other needs.
The state government ratifies amendments to its laws, manages public health and develops educational systems, and oversees trade from state to state.

14. State Level: Separation of Power
Executive (Carries out the laws)
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
*They are elected by citizens.
Legislative (Makes laws)
General Assembly
Judicial (Decides what the laws mean and apply them to daily life)
Georgia State Courts

15. National Level: Separation of Power
Executive (Carries out the laws)
President
Vice President
3. Cabinet
Legislative (Makes laws)
Congress
*Senate (Senators)
*House of Representatives
Judicial (Decides what the laws mean and apply them to daily life)
Supreme Court (Supreme Court Judges)