Levels of Government Flashcards

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What are the three levels of government in order from Highest to Smallest?

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The three levels of government are Federal, State, and Local.

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Largest level of government

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Federal

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Smallest level of government

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Local

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Level of government between Federal and Local

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State

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City Hall

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The building where the offices of a community’s government are located.

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Constitution

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The document that sets up the basic rules of the United States government.

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Federal Government

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The national government of the United States.

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Legislature

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The part of the government that makes laws.

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Local Government

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The government of a city, town, county, or other area in the United States that is smaller than a state.

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Public Works

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Things such as roads, water, pipes, and streetlights that everyone in a community uses.