Chapter 4 Lesson 3: Levels of Government

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Under a state constitution, what is the job of the state legislature?

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make laws for the state

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A count of the population

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census

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How do all three levels of government pay for the services they provide?

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by collecting taxes from citizens

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a legal document that describes the powers of local government

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charter

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a group that makes laws

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council

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How does the U.S. government most help its people?

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It provides services they cannot provide themselves.

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the head of the state's executive branch; elected by the people of a state

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governor

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How do local, state, and national governments work together?

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They build bridges, roads, and buildings. They all collect taxes to pay for services.

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the leader of a community

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mayor