Ci vi cs & Government Vocabul ary

Appointed Official a leader who works for the citizens and has been chosen by
another official who is in charge
Elected Official a leader who works for the citizens and is elected, or picked
by the citizens
Election a time when citizens can vote for the leader they think
should become their elected official
Citizens people who live in a city, state, or country
Services things that the government provides for citizens, such as
building roads or opening schools
Taxes money that must be paid by citizens to the government.
Legislative Branch in charge of making laws
Executive Branch in charge of enforcing laws
Judicial Branch is in charge of making sure laws are fair and are enforced
fairly.
Separation of
Powers
Each branch of government has its own jobs and
responsibilities
Checks and
Balances
To make sure no branch of government ever had too much
power, the branches have to work together.
Local Government The type of government that is in charge of laws for cities or
towns
State Government The type of government that is in charge of laws for each
state
National
Government
Type of government that is in charge of laws for the entire
country
Laws Rules that citizens must follow