PPT-County Government 101 Government Closest to the People

Eric Johnson Executive Director 360 7531886 ejohnsonwsacorg 1 History of Counties English Roots Kings divided the country into districts called shires Shires managed by Earls Bishops ealdorman and . Unit 5 lesson 2. BIG IDEAS.  .  . The United States has a . constitutional. form of government. The Constitution, a written document, establishes the powers and limits of government. . The United States is a . Chapter One. Purposes and Origins of Government. What do you think is the purpose of the government?. The Functions of Government. Legitimate and functioning governments create order, protect people, and give them ways to settle disagreements fairly and peacefully. Four basic types:. Monarchy, Democracy, Dictatorship, and Theocracy. Absolute Monarchy. How does the government acquire its power?. Ruler (monarch) inherits his or her power. When the ruler dies, power automatically passes to one of the monarch’s children. It usually goes to the eldest son.. VOTING: RIGHT OR RESPONSIBILITY?. Citizens are guaranteed the right to vote under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It is a very important right that should be exercised by all citizens.. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? . a) County Registrar. b) County Clerk. c) County commissioner. d) County Road Supervisor. What is the LARGEST budget expenditure for the state of Georgia?. Centra. In-Service. May 10, 2011. Notie Lansford, Extension Economist. Program Leader, County Gov. Training Program, CTP. Objectives. Identify and Describe the “Funds”. Discuss Ways to Acquire More Funds. How did 13 different colonies form to become the United State of America?. Objectives: What you should know by the end of this power point!. -The reason for creation of the Constitution.. -What the Framers agreed and disagreed on.. Sherrer. County Government 101. Who are County Elected Officials. Three County Commissioners. Clerk . Assessor. Treasurer. Prosecuting Attorney. Sheriff . Coroner. County Government 101. Ethics. Why it is important. Tuesday 10/20. *Bell Ringer*. What do you know about government? What is it? Purpose? Types? Leaders? . Wednesday 10/21. Bell Ringer:. Recall the types of Government from yesterday?. Can you identify any other forms? . American Government . Nic Vasilchek. Essential Question. In what ways did English political documents influence the United States Constitution?. GPS Standard 1 A,B . . SSCG1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government. . Its members must seek re-election every two years. True or . F. alse: . T. he . Reapportionment . Committee is . a . standing . committee?. FALSE. What happens when a house and a senate version of a bill differ after being passed by their respective bodies?. Municipal. County. Special District. Metropolitan Area. COGs. Local Government. When most people think about government, they think about the national government.. Of all three levels of government, local government has the . Charter Board Background. Charles County Commissioners voted unanimously to establish Charter Board by Resolution 2013-12. Citizens applied for positions & were selected by Commissioners. 1st Meeting held on Feb 21, 2013, board members sworn in on Mar 7, 2013. Chapter One ACOS. 1.) Identify origins and functions of government.. 1.1 Foundations of Government. State and Nation:. Four Basic Components of a State:. Four Theories about the Origin of Government.