What is the purpose of government?, To make laws and provide services to help keep communities safe, organized, and healthy., Democracy, a form of government in which all people have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives., Constitution, Our countries plan of government. It tells how our government should be organized and describes the jobs of each part., Bill of Rights, A list of ten basic freedoms all citzens have., Who has the power in the government?, The people, What are the three branches of government?, Executive, Judicial and Legislative branch., Checks and Balances, Makes sure all branches have the same amount of power., Veto, stop a bill from passing, Citizens, People who live in a community, Laws, rules made by a government., Constitution, gives citizens rights and freedoms and tells how the government works., Civic virtues, Actions that show character traits of good citizens., Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?, The President, Who is the Head of State?, The President, Requirements to be president, Must be 35 years old, have been born in the United States, have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years., Presidents terms of office (how many years can he/she serve)?, Four years, How many terms can the President serve?, Two terms, What are the levels of government? Hint: There are three, Federal, State and Local, What are the duties of the Executive Branch?, Approves the laws and makes sure laws are carried out. Meets with leaders of other countries. In charge of the military., What are the duties of the Legislative Branch?, Makes the laws, Decides how much to tax and how much to spend., What are the duties of the Judicial branch?, Decides if laws follow the constitution., Who makes up the Executive Branch of the federal government?, President, Vice President and Cabinet, Who makes up the Legislative Branch of the federal government?, Senator (2 per state), Majority leader, speaker of the house, and representatives (different number per state)., Who makes up the Judicial Branch of the federal government?, Chief Justice, Justices, Who makes up the Executive branch of our local government?, Mayor, Who makes up the Legislative branch of our local government?, City Council, County Commission, Who makes up the Judicial branch of the local governemtn?, Judges, Who makes up the Executive branch of the state government?, Governor, Who makes up the Legislative branch of the state government?, State Senate, State House of Representatives, Who makes up the Judicial branch of the state government?, State supreme court

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