Democracy 4th Grade
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State civil courts
State criminal courts
State Highway Patrol - promote safety on the highways makes sure laws are obeyed
Keeps the peace
State militia or national guard - used to protect citizens in emergencies
State department -
Protect the health and safety of Citizens
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Fire departments
Local police departments
Snow removal, garbage collectors
Provide safe drinking water
Ex. Snow is removed from town's streets
The fire department puts out a fire in the Millers house -
Protect the health and safety of Citizens
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Build Roads and take care of roads
Take care of state parks beaches and public buildings
Wildlife preservation
Flood control
Ex. road construction, wildlife preserves -
Provide and maintain public services through the collection of taxes
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Libraries, museums, parks, places for recreation
Buses and subways
Public record keeping
Ex. The Wright family enjoys a picnic at a Local park
Justin checks out five books at a local library -
Provide and maintain public services through the collection of taxes
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State civil courts
State criminal courts
State judges
Ex. state civil and criminal courts -
Provide a system of justice for people's rights to a fair trial
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Local courts for people accused of breaking local laws such as traffic and parking laws
Local judges
A Thief gets sent to jail
A shoplifter is tried in County court -
Provide a system of justice for people's rights to a fair trial
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State constitution
State bill of rights
State laws
Ex. rights guaranteed in the state constitution and laws -
Protect the rights of individual citizens
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Zoning laws to limit the uses of certain areas
Fair housing ordinances to protect against unfair housing policies
Ex. Pedro can rent an apartment even though he can't speak english
Checking the zoning laws before starting a new busi -
Protect the rights of individual citizens
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Funds (money) for public schools
Trade within the state and with other states and nations
Programs that assist people who need help
Ex. providing funds for schools, trade missions to other nations -
Promote the Common Welfare
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Provide public parking
Attract businesses to town and city
Sponsor day care centers
Ex. Leaving kids at a daycare center made by the city
Ex. Parking in a city parking lot while shopping -
Promote the Common Welfare
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Branches of State Government
Interprets Law (helps understand and explain laws) - Judicial
- called the State legislature or Ohio General Assembly
- Legislative Law
- Makes Law
- Legislative Law
- leader of the executive branch of state government
- Governor
- Enforces law (Makes sure laws are carried out)
- Executive