Branches of Government
How many branches of government are there?
3 branches
Who is the head of the executive branch at the local level?
Mayor
Who is the head of the legislative branch at the state level?
Ohio General Assembly
Who is the head of the judicial branch at the national level?
U.S. Supreme Court
The highest court in the land is called...
THe U.S. Supreme Court
This branch makes the laws
Legislative Branch
Who is the head of the judicial branch at the local level?
Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?
Governor
Who is the head of the legislative branch at the national level?
Congress
The system that was created by the U.S. Constitution that allows each branch to limit the power of the others.
Checks and balances
This branch enforces the laws and makes sure they are carried out
Executive Branch
Who is the head of the legislative branch at the local level?
City Council
Who is the head of the judicial branch at the state level?
Ohio Supreme Court
Who is the head of the executive branch at the national level?
President
What type of government does the United States have?
Democracy
This branch interprets the laws and makes sure they are carried out fairly
Judicial Branch
Why do we have 3 branches of government?
We have 3 branches so one branch can't have more power than the others. Each branch has their own purpose and responsibilities.
What establishes the three branches of Ohio's state government?
The Ohio Constitution
What two parts make up Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Name our current Mayor, Governor, and President
Carolyn K. Riggle, Mike DeWine, and Donald Trump