Lesson 13 SS Flashcards
What are the three levels of government
Federal local and state government
What does a mayor do
They are in charge of the local or city level of government
Who makes the laws for the city
The mayor and city Council
What does a city manager do
They make sure that the decisions made by the mayor and city Council are carried out
What does the city clerk do
They hold the record for the city and runs elections
What does the public works department do
They fix water pipes roads and the streetlights
What does the parks and recreation department do
Put a new park equipment and make sure fun things happen in the community
What is the public library do
They loan out books and provide reading activities
What is the city budget
A detailed plan for how to spend the city’s money
What does the governor do
The governor is in charge of the state level of government and carries out the laws
Who fixes the interstate highway, provides colleges, Takes care of state parks, and make sure water is available to everyone
The state government
What is legislature
It is part of government that makes the laws for the state and federal government
What Does the president do
They are in charge of the federal government and carries out the laws
What does the federal government do
They provide education and military
What is the Supreme Court
The highest court system in the country
