1. Warm Up 5/3/16
In your notebook answer the following question in 3-5 complete sentences.
If you were in Congress and could pass any law what would it be?
(must be school appropriate)
The law I would pass through Congress would be __________.
The reason I would pass it is because __________.

2. Learning Target: We will identify the structure and functions of government created by the Texas Constitution
Language Objective: We will describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels.
Success Criteria: I will analyze the major sources of revenue for state and local governments such as property tax, sales tax, and fees.

3. Federal Government
Federal government is the government over the republic of fifty states that constitute the United States.
The federal government is composed of three distinct branches: Legislative (Congress), Executive (President), and Judicial (Supreme Court).
Federal Government Powers
* Print money  * Regulate interstate (between states) and international trade * Make treaties and conduct foreign policy * Declare war * Provide an army and navy * Establish post offices * Make laws necessary and proper to carry out the these powers

4. Federal Government Video

5. State Government
The state government consists of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Land Commissioner, Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner, etc.
The three-member Texas Railroad Commission, the State Board of Education, and the Secretary of State.
Powers of the State
* Issue licenses * Regulate intrastate (within the state) businesses * Conduct elections  * Establish local governments * Ratify amendments to the Constitution * Take measures for public health and safety * May exert powers the Constitution does not delegate to the national government or prohibit the states from using

6. State Government Video

7. National Vs. State Coin money. Declare war. Conduct foreign relations.
National Government
State Government
Coin money.
Declare war.
Conduct foreign relations.
Oversee foreign and interstate trade.
Ratify amendments.
Manage public health and safety.
Oversee trade within the state.
Education

8. County Government
Provides the underlying infrastructure—the glue—that enables Texans to live productive lives in harmony with each other.
As the functional arm of state government, key county services include support of public safety and jails, effective regional transportation, support for the court system.
Also reliable record-keeping for deeds and public documents, operating elections and certain environmental, health and human services

9. Assignment You will fill in the boxes on the chart given to you
Title of highest official
Method of selection, term of office.
Sources of revenue (How they get their money).
Primary functions (what do they do).
Structure of Government (how many branches)
This is partner work two to a group you can use your electronic device and notes to fill in these boxes.