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By Mrs. Valtier Second Grade Social Studies

What does “government” mean? Government is a group of citizens that runs a community, state, or country. Government is a group of citizens that runs a community, state, or country. Mayor Mayor Governor Governor Legislature Legislature Congress Congress Supreme Court Supreme Court President President

What is the mayor’s job? The leader of a city or town. The leader of a city or town. Makes important decisions for a community. Makes important decisions for a community. The city council helps the mayor make decisions. The city council helps the mayor make decisions. The council and the mayor make laws. The council and the mayor make laws. The mayor is in charge of: The mayor is in charge of: Police Police Fire Fire Parks Parks Planning Planning

What is the governor’s job? The governor leads the state. The governor leads the state. The governor suggests new laws. The governor suggests new laws. The governor makes sure laws are obeyed. The governor makes sure laws are obeyed. Their job is to take care of state issues, such as highways, roads, and emergency situations. Their job is to take care of state issues, such as highways, roads, and emergency situations.

What is the legislature’s job? The state legislature is a large council. The state legislature is a large council. They make laws for the state. They make laws for the state. They are chosen by the state’s citizens. They are chosen by the state’s citizens.

What is Congress’ job? Congress is the country’s legislative branch. Congress is the country’s legislative branch. They make the laws for the country. They make the laws for the country. The members are chosen by citizens from all 50 states. The members are chosen by citizens from all 50 states. They decide on the amount of taxes people pay. They decide on the amount of taxes people pay. Schools $ Schools $ Police $ Police $ Libraries $ Libraries $

What is the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court decides on the country’s laws. The Supreme Court decides on the country’s laws. There are 9 judges on the Supreme Court. There are 9 judges on the Supreme Court. Each judge is chosen by the President. Each judge is chosen by the President. Congress must agree on the judges. Congress must agree on the judges. They make sure the laws match the Constitution. They make sure the laws match the Constitution.

What is the President’s job? The United States citizens vote for a President. The United States citizens vote for a President. The President’s job is to carry out laws. The President’s job is to carry out laws. The President promises to work for the people. The President promises to work for the people. The President tries to make our country a great place to live. The President tries to make our country a great place to live.

A Fun Fact About Our Governor: Our governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is also known for his body building and acting careers. Our governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is also known for his body building and acting careers. Have you seen a Terminator movie? That’s our governor! Have you seen a Terminator movie? That’s our governor!