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Bryce's SS
Levels of Government
| State Legislature | The legislative branch: Senate & Congress |
| Governor | The head of the state executive branch |
| Jury | Group of citizens who decide who is right or whether someone is guilty. |
| Municipal | Having to do with the local government |
| City Manager | To oversee the day-to-day operations of the city government |
| Budget | A budget is a plan for spending and saving money |
| What is the job of the federal government? | To take care of the issues and problems that affect the entire country |
| What are some services that the federal government provides? | The US Military, Military forces |
| Department of Treasury | Prints coins and money |
| United States Postal Service | Delivers the nations mail |
| Department of Transportation | Makes sure that cars, airplanes & ships are used safely in the US |
| National Aeronautics & Space Administration | Conducts space explorations |
| Department of Education | Is to ensure equal access to education and promote educational excellence for all Americans |
| What are some of the services that the state government provides? | They build and manage state highways and state parks |
| Who is the head of state executive branch of government? | President & Vice President |
| What are some services that the local government provides? | They run local schools, libraries, museums and parks |
| Who are some people that provide services for the government? | Larger cities have their own courts to decide about traffic, parking and other matters important to the community |
| How do governments pay for the services they provide? | Each level of government collects taxes from citizens |
| List 3 important facts about a $1 Bill? | They all have a serial number to keep track of the money. It has a picture of the 1st President of the US. The seal of the Department of Treasury is stamped on each bill. |