Understanding Governments

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Local Government

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Manages community needs like schools and roads

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State Government

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Handles state-wide issues like education and transportation

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National Government

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Oversees the entire country, including defense and foreign policy

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Mayor

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Leader of a city or town

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Governor

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Leader of a state

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President

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Leader of the country

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City Council

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Group that makes local laws

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State Legislature

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Group that makes state laws

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Congress

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National law-making body

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Taxes

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Money collected by governments to pay for services