Standard
• I can describe the differences between local,
state, and the national government.
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Separation of Power
• In both our local, state, and national
governments, there is a separation of power.
• This helps us make sure that one group does
not have more power or control over our city,
county, state, and country than another.
Branches of Government
• There are 3 branches of government:
1. Legislative
2. Executive
3. Judicial
• These branches of government exist on all
levels of government. Let’s see how…
Three Levels of Government
There are three levels of government:
1. Local
2. State
3. National
Local Government
• Your local government includes the mayor, city council, county
commission, and county courts.
• These people make rules and laws in our city (Kennesaw) and
county (Cobb). There is a separation of power so that each
group does not have too much control.
State Government
• Your state government includes the governor
(Nathan Deal), General Assembly, and state
court.
• These people make rules and laws in our state.
There is a separation of power so that each
group does not have too much control.
National Government
• Your national government includes the
president (Barack Obama), Congress, and
Supreme Court.
• These people make rules and laws in our
country. There is a separation of power so that
each group does not have too much control.
National
State
Local
Local government must follow state and national law.
State laws should follow national laws. National laws
help us determine state and local laws.
The Local Government:
Leaders and Responsibilities
• Our Mayor is Mark Matthews. He is the leader
of our city.
• We have a City Council. They help run our city
as well.
• Our city is responsible for administering
elections and have places for us to vote.
• Cities also provide licenses to drive.
The Local Government:
Leaders and Responsibilities
• We also have a county commission and
commissioners.
• They also help present local laws that apply to
our county—Cobb.
Local Level: Separation of Power
Executive (Carries out the laws)
1. Mayor (City)
2. Commissioners (County)
*They are elected by citizens.
Legislative (Makes laws)
1. City council (city)
2. County commissioners (county)
Judicial (Decides what the laws mean and apply them to daily life)
1. Clerk of Courts
2. Probate Judge
(Record keeping and county courts)
State Government
• Your state government includes the governor
(Nathan Deal), General Assembly, and state
court.
• These people make rules and laws in our state.
There is a separation of power so that each
group does not have too much control.
State Government
• The General Assembly makes laws for Georgia
and approves the budget.
• The budget helps legislators determine how
much money goes into education, healthcare,
road construction, and other needs.
• The state government ratifies amendments to
its laws, manages public health and develops
educational systems, and oversees trade from
state to state.
State Level: Separation of Power
Executive (Carries out the laws)
1. Governor
2. Lieutenant Governor
*They are elected by citizens.
Legislative (Makes laws)
1. General Assembly
Judicial (Decides what the laws mean and apply them to daily life)
1. Georgia State Courts
National Level: Separation of Power
Executive (Carries out the laws)
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Cabinet
Legislative (Makes laws)
1. Congress
*Senate (Senators)
*House of Representatives
Judicial (Decides what the laws mean and apply them to daily life)
1. Supreme Court (Supreme Court Judges)