The Three Levels of Government

Introduction

There are three levels of government: local, state, and national. It will be your job to research these three levels, compare and contrast them, and identify local, state, and national leaders. Since you live in Halifax County we will start small (local) and work our way through state to the national level! Good luck and have fun!

Task

There are three parts to this project. Use the internet links to locate your information. You need to write in your best handwriting. Please be sure to answer ALL the questions in COMPLETE sentences. Also check grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Make sure to start all sentences with CAPITAL letters and end your sentences with a period.

Process

Section 1

Local Government

1. What city do you live in?

2. What county do you live in?

3. Research and list the current:

mayor
city council members

4. Research and list the five deparments in your city.

5. Research and list the head person of each department listed in question number 4.

http://www.halifaxnc.com/

http://www.roanokerapidsnc.com/

Section 2

State Government

1. What state do you live in?

2. What city is our state capital located?

3. Research and list the current:

governor
lieutenant governor
Halifax County's NC Senate member
Halifax County's NC House of Representative member

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/northcarolina/

http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/counties/counties.pl?County=Halifax

Section 3

National Government

1. What country do you live in?

2. How many states are in this country?

3. Research and list the current:

President
Vice President

4. Research and list the Republican candidates running for President of the United States.

5. Research and list the Democratic candidates running for President of the United States.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/united-states/#uni…

http://www.50states.com/

http://americanhistory.about.com/library/charts/blchartpresidents.htm

Evaluation

You will record your information on notebook paper. You will list each section, write the number of the question(s) 1., 2., etc. and write your answers in complete sentences.