Local Government

The leader of a city

• city council

• mayor

• judge

• police

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This group makes the laws for a town or city

• librarian

• public works

• county courts

• city council

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The mayor's main job is to

• Answer fan mail

• enforce laws

• decides if laws are fair

• plan for new schools, houses, and buildings

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This level of government serves the community around you.

• National

• State

• Local

• Three branches

This department of government takes care of the city by collecting trash, and taking care of roads and sewers.

• legislative branch

• public works department

• county courts

• parks and recreation department

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This branch of government decides if laws are fair and makes sure they are enforced fairly to all citizens.

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

• local

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This is where you can check out books and have access to other resources.

• courts

• town hall

• library

• Barnes and Noble

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These departments keep us safe

• county courts departments

• department stores

• police and fire departments

• public works

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