Levels and Branches of Government

Who is the leader of the state government?

• President

• Mayor

• Governor

• Judge

Both national and state governments are structured into three branches.

• True

• False

What is a service the local government provides to the community?

• Police Departments

• Malls to shop

• Football stadiums

• Movies to watch

Who is the leader of the local government?

• President

• Mayor

• Governor

• Baker

What services does the national government provide?

• Postal service (mail)

• Clean up trash

• Fire departments

• Malls to shop

What service does the state government provide?

• Cleans up trash

• Prints money

• Builds restaurants

• Helps take care of highways

Name the three branches of government in the United States.

The legislative branch

• enforces the laws

• interprets the laws

• makes the laws

The executive branch

• makes the laws

• enforces the laws

• interprets the laws

The judicial branch

• makes the laws

• interprets the laws

• enforces the laws