Federal
What is a democracy
A government run by its people
What are the three branches of government
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
A local government makes decisions for
cities and counties
The money the government uses to buy goods and services it needs to run the country
taxes
The Senate and House of Representatives vote to approve the bill
Step 3
The federal government makes decisions that affect the whole
Country
In a State government, the head of the executive branch is the
governor
What local service provides the service of garbage pick up?
Environmental services
A tax paid on land and buildings that people own
Property tax
The president either signs the bill or rejects it
Step 5
President
the people of that state
What local service collects taxes?
Finance
a tax paid by people on money that they have earned by working
income tax
An idea for a bill is thought of
Step 1
Which branch of government includes senators and representatives who make laws?
Legislative
What is the Capitol of Wisconsin
Madison
What local service teaches people how to stay healthy?
Public health
a tax taken out of a paycheck to help pay for medical care for older people
Medicare taxes
Members of Senate or House of Representatives proposes the bill
Step 2
Which branch of government is made up of the Supreme court and makes sure laws agree with the Constitution?
Judicial
Who is our Governor
Tony Evers
Which local service completes repairs, provides road signs, and makes roads?
Maintenance
A tax that is added to the price of something that you buy
Sales tax
If the bill is vetoed (rejected), another vote can be taken. If more than 2/3 of the Senate and House of Representatives vote to approve it, the bill becomes a law
Step 4