Social Studies Government Basics - Local, State, and National

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Our basic introduction into GA government.

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Everyone Has Three Types of Government1. Local

-is in charge of a community

2. State

- is in charge of each state

3. National - is in charge of each country

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Local Government – Our Community

Mayor

• Union City• Mayor Vince Williams

• East Point• Jannquell Peters

• College Park• Jack Longino

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Local Government – Where are they?

City Hall of College Park City Hall of East Point

City Hall of Union City

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Our Capital City – Atlanta

Mayor Kasim Reed

-makes rules for the city and community

-takes advice from city council

City Hall

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State Government

Governor of Georgia

Nathan Deal

• Signs and enforces laws

• Leader of the state national guard

• Listens to advice of the General Assembly

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State Government

State Capital in Atlanta

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National Government

President Obama

-signs and enforces laws

-leader of army, navy, marines, and air force

-makes friends with other countries

United States Capitol

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How long do government people keep jobs?

The president keeps his job for __________ years.

A governor (in charge of state) keeps his job for ________ years.

A mayor (in charge of a city) keeps his job for _______ years. They can be elected twice.