3 Branches
The Executive Branch
To choose by voting is called ____________.
To elect
Who is in charge of a Municipal Government?
The mayor
How many counties are in Pennsylvania?
67 counties
Who makes up a school district?
School Board Members?
What are the names of the three branches?
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive
An idea for a law is called ______________.
A bill
When the people can vote for what type of municipal government they want, this is called ______________.
Home Rule
Who is in charge of a County Government?
County Commissioners
What is the idea that each branch of government keeps watch over the others?
Hint: makes sure not one branch has the most power
Checks and Balances
A plan for using a specific amount of money for a specific purpose is called ___________.
A budget
Who are the elected leaders for a township?
- Commission
- Council
- Manager
Commission
What is one responsibility of this government?
- fix public roads and buildings
- make sure you vote when you are 18/set up locations to vote
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
To make sure our laws are fair/does not go against our Constitution.
To reject or deny something is called _________.
Example: The Governor can choose to deny or _____ a law.
Veto
Who helps the mayor to take care of the community's daily business?
A manager
A ___________ is one of the sections into which a state is divided.
A county
What is the job of a school district?
To hire teachers and supply students with supplies.
Who is in charge of each branch?
- Judicial
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judges
- The General Assembly
- The Governor
A community for citizens who live in the areas outside of cities or boroughs is called a _______________.
Township
What does a Municipal Government do?
Runs police and fire departments.
What county do we live in?
Columbia County
How many School Board Members are there?
9