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Government
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Think and Discuss Questions:
• Why do we need rules and laws?
• What is the purpose of government?
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Government Positions:
President- leader of our nation
Governor- leader of our state
Mayor- leader of a city
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President of the United States:
• The president is in charge of the United States.• He is the leader of our nation. • He is also the leader of our Army, Air Force,
Navy and Marines. • He lives and works in our United States
Capitol Building located in Washington, D.C.
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Governor of Georgia:
• Nathan Deal is the governor (leader) of the state of Georgia.
• The governor listens to advice from the General Assembly.
• He is the leader of the State National Guard.• The governor works in Georgia’s Capitol
Building in Atlanta, Ga.
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The Mayor
• A mayor is the leader of the city.
• Takes advice from City Council.
• Signs and enforces rules and laws for a city and community.
• The mayor will make changes in a town to help the community.
• The mayor works at the local city hall.
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Which of the following positions would you like to hold: President of the United States, Governor of Georgia, or the Mayor of our town.
Explain why you chose the position you did.
Which is the most powerful?
Think about it