Government 101 SS3CG1 The student will explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of a republican form of government. Elements: a. Explain why in the United States there is a separation of power between branches of government and levels of government. b. Name the three levels of government (national, state, local) and the three branches in each (executive, legislative, judicial), including the names of the legislative branch (Congress, General Assembly, city commission or city council). c. State an example of the responsibilities of each level and branch of government. SS3G1 The student will locate major topographical features of the United States of America. d. Locate Greece on a world map.
The United States got their idea of how to run government from what country?
Greece
What type of government did Greece have?
DIRECT Democracy
What is direct democracy?
People vote DIRECTLY on decisions and laws for a country
In what other ways did Greece influence us?
Buildings (columns on government buildings) Olympics Theater
Where is Greece on a world map?
What type of Democracy do we have? What does that mean?
REPRESENTATIVE Democracy Means we vote on people to represent our views in government
A person who lives in a community is called a …
citizen
Things that everyone are entitled to are called…
rights
A rule written by the government that you must obey is called a
law
Name some rights we have as US citizens…
Voting, free speech,religion, assembly, driving,etc.
If a law is unfair, citizens are responsible for……
Changing it
What are the 3 branches of LOCAL government and who are the leaders?
Executive - Mayor Judicial – Local Courts Legislative - City Council or County Commission
What are the 3 branches of STATE government and who are the leaders?
Executive - Governor Judicial – Supreme Court of Georgia Legislative –General Assembly
What are the 3 branches of NATIONAL/ FEDERAL government?
Legislative Executive Judicial
What group is a part of the legislative branch?
CONGRESS, they make the laws
What group is a part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court Judges, they make decisions about the laws
Who is at the head of the Executive branch?
The President, he makes sure the laws are followed
Who is our current president?
President Barack Obama
Who is the leader a city?
Mayor
Who is the leader of a state?
Governor
What are some responsibilities or things the Federal government does/provide?
Makes the laws the country follows Makes sure our drinking water is safe Provide the military Can COIN (make) money Can borrow money Collect taxes Plan and provide for some roads
What services does the state government provide?
State Roads (HIGHWAYS) Schools Hospitals State Police Protect state land and water from pollution
What services does the local government provide?
Police and fire protection Libraries Schools Local parks Local roads
Why is there a separation of power in government?
So that one group or person doesn’t have all of the power to make decisions.