Each level of government has responsibilities and provides services to its citizens.

There are three different types of government.

1.Federal Government

2.State Government

3.Local Government

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-A federal government is the government body that presides over a federation of states that are independently run from each other by state governments.

-Government with strong central power.

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Consists of 2 Political Institutuions:

1. House of Representatives

2. Senate

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1.Legislative Congress, State Legislature, City Council

2.Judicial Courts

3.Executive President, Governor, Mayor

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The government of a state in the United States.

Shares political power with the federal or national government.

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The government of a local area.

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Social Security

Homeland Security

IRS

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State governments engage in activities that include:-Building and maintenance of roads-Provision of water-Sewers-Sanitation mass transit -Public assistance

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Provides a full range of services to your local community.

Includes: Safety Services Community Planning and Growth

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