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24 Cards in this Set
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What are the levels of government in our country? |
local, state, national
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The local, state, and national government are each divided into 3 branches of government. What are the 3 branches of government?
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legislative, executive, judicial |
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Local government serve ______ and _____. |
cities and towns |
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executive branch. |
mayor
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Citizens elect city or town _____________ members to make the law or rules for the community. |
council |
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Council members belong to the ____________branch.
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legislative
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The city's or town's courts are a part of the _____________branch.
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judicial |
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Who decides what happens to people when they don't follow the laws. |
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Sometimes, a ____________ decides if a person broke the law.
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jury (group of citizens) |
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What are some services that the local government provides? |
*in charge of the police and fire departments *provides schools, libraries, and parks *make sure that trash is collected *cut down trees damaged by storms *takes care of roads *puts up signs so roads are safe *some cities provide bus services |
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Where does the local government get the money to pay for all the services?
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some comes from the state government, taxes, citizens pay a fee for the service provided
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Citizens elect a ____________ as the head of the state's executive branch.
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governor |
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The state ______________ makes the laws for the state. |
legislature |
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The legislative branch is divided into the ______________ and ________________. |
Senate and House of Representatives |
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Where is the state capital building located?
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in each state's capital city |
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State governments also have courts in the _________branch.
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judicial |
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What do judges who work in the state courts do? |
listen to issues that local courts could not solve |
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What are some services the state government provides?
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*work with local governments to keep up state highways |
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The president, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court justices are part of the ____________ government? |
national |
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What are some services that the national government provides? |
*print paper money and coins *runs the United States Postal Services *in charge of trade between states and between countries *hires rangers to mange national parks *organize an army to protect our nation *soldiers help people after storms *takes a census to see how much money communities need |
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Why do local, state, and national governments work together?
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to complete large projects such as building roads, bridges, and buildings. |
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Why would a local or state government ask the national government for help?
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if they are unable to provide enough help to their citizens |
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All three levels collect ____________ from citizens to pay for services the governments provide.
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taxes
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How do the courts in all three levels of government work together? |
If a local court does not resolve an issue, it moves to the state court. Cases that are not resolved by the state courts may then be decided by the United States Supreme Court justices. |
