Local Government: Mayors and City Councils

Mission Brief #42

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Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.

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Elections allow citizens to choose leaders at local, state, and national levels. Federal Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Key facts

Remember these

1The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
2Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3The U.S. has three branches of government.

Then & Now

🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.

Question 1 of 2

Who is the head of the executive branch?

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Question 2 of 2

What does the legislative branch do?

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