American Govt Unit

If a conflict arises between the national government and a state government, who wins out?

• FEDERAL

• STATE

• NOBODY WINS

Each of the 50 states creates a constitution that set up a government with _______

branches, just like the national government.

• 1

• 3

• 10

• 100

One of the most important things the States are responsible for is

• ECONOMY

• EDUCATION

• SOCIAL MEDIA

Some other important duties and responsibilities of state government 

    are INFRASTRUCTURE like roads and highways, and licensing for doctors and   

    teachers.

Why might this be important?

• to make money $$$$ for the state

• to keep the people of the state safe

• to give people jobs and something to do

Local government has what type of impact on our lives?

• the LEAST impact

• the MOST impact

 Other LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL services can sometimes include:

*firefighters

*garbage collectors

*sewers

*water

*hospitals

AND...

• LOCAL ROADS

• FALL AND SPRING FESTIVALS

What is one of the primary roles of state governments in the education sector?

• Setting national education standards

• Funding and managing public schools

• Creating international exchange programs

Which of the following is a responsibility of local governments?

• Managing national defense

• Regulating international trade

• Maintaining local parks and recreation facilities

How do state governments contribute to public safety?

• By establishing and enforcing traffic laws

• By negotiating peace treaties

• By setting global health policies

All of the following are things that RESPONSIBLE citizens do EXCEPT

Hint: these are called your "Civic Duties"

• Owning property

• voting

• serving on a jury

• obeying the laws

• posting vacation pics on social media