1. Ohio Government Presentation
By Mrs. Heebsh’s Fourth Grade Class
At Elida Elementary School

2. Representative Democracy
Our type of government .

3. Representative Democracy
Representative means officials voted into office.
Democracy means freedoms and rights found in the constitution.

4. 3 Levels of Government
Federal State Local

5. 3 Levels of Government 3 levels of government
Biggest is federal (national) president and congress
Medium sized is state governor and General Assembly
Smallest sized is local mayor and city council.

6. 3 Branches of Government

7. Checks and Balances
Branches check on each other to make sure they are doing their jobs.
All 3 branches are balanced: equal in power

8. Legislative Branch
By Shelby
Joe

9. Legislative
The legislative branch is made of 33 senate & 99 representatives
The legislative branch is also called the general assembly
They make the laws & approve the budget
Statehouse in Columbus

10. Executive branch`s function is to enforce the laws and carry them out.
Governor Kasich

11. Executive Branch The cabinet helps the governor make decisions.
Treasurer
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Auditor

12. FUNCTION Interprets the laws and decides if they have been broken
Judicial Branch
FUNCTION
Interprets the laws and decides if they have been broken

13. Ohio Supreme Court
There are 7 justices in the Ohio Supreme Court.

14. 3 Purposes of a Democratic Constitution
By: Jalyn,Eric,and Kaylee

15. There are 3 purposes for having a democratic Constitution.
Framework or plan
Limits the power of Government
Defines what elected officials job is

16. Parts of The Constitution
Preamble,
Bill Of Rights
Executive,Legislative,Judicial.

17. Preamble
We the people of the state of Ohio, Grateful to almighty God for freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare, do establish this Constitution.