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National
State
Local
Vocabulary
Responsibilities
100
Who is the leader of the national government?
president
100
Who is the leader of state government?
governor
100
Who is the leader of the local government?
mayor
100

Who is elected to be the leader of a city or town?

the mayor
100
Who is the leader in charge of the military?


Hint: they can also veto a law

the president
200

Who is our current president?

Joe Biden

200

Who is our current governor?

Gavin Newsom

200

Who is our current mayor?

Los Osos doesn't have a mayor - we have a Community Services Department

200
A time when citizens go and vote for their elected officials is called an _______.
election
200
Who is in charge of the state national guard?


Hint: This person also passes state laws.

the governor
300
Where does the president work?
the White House
300
Where does the governor work?
The state capital
300
Where does the mayor work?
city hall
300
Who is elected to be the leader of the state?
governor
300
Who is in charge of the local police and fire department?


Hint: They also work with the city council to create local laws.

the mayor
400
This level of government prints money for the USA.
national government
400
This level of government issues driver licenses to people.
state government
400
Which level of government is in charge of water and trash service?
the local government
400

What is a group of people who work together to run a community, state, or country?

a government
400
Which level of government helps fund libraries and parks?
the local government
500
The national government prints the USA money. Name one type of bill they print.
A $5 bill, $10 bill, etc.
500

Our state government funds schools and colleges. Name one school or college in California that the government runs.

Baywood Elementary, Cuesta College, Cal Poly etc.

500
It is important to have _______ to help keep our community safe.
laws
500
Rules all citizens must follow are called ________.
laws
500
What are the three levels of government?
state, local, and national