capitol
the building in a state where the laws are made
constitution
a set of laws by which a state or country is governed
capital
the city where the capitol building is located and where state government takes place
What is Wisconsin's capital city?
(State Government)
Madison
What are the 3 Branches of Government
Legislative Executive Judicial
Who is the current governor of Wisconsin?
What Branch of State Government?
Tony Evers
Executive Branch
Who is the current State Senator for Stevens Point?
What Branch
of State Government?
Patrick Testin
Legislative Branch
Who is the current State Representative for Stevens Point?
What
Branch of State Government?
Katrina Shankland
Legislative Branch
bill
a possible law
veto
when a governor rejects (won't sign) a bill
budget
a plan drawn up by government to show how
the state will spend
its money
tax
money paid to the government to pay
for the services it gives to
the people
(services like: schools, roads, post offices, police
and fire)
What are some services our state provides?
Schools, Post Offices, Police, Fire Department, Roads.
Who is the current mayor of Stevens Point?
(Local Government)
Mike Wiza
How many counties is Wisconsin divided into?
Which county do we
live in?
72 Counties
We live in Portage County
Where is the nation's capital?
(National Government)
Washington D.C.
Who is the current President of the United States?
(National Government)
Joe Biden
Who is the current Vice President of United States?
(National Government)
Kamala Harris
Major issues facing Wisconsin today
Budget, Schools.
Ways you can be a good citizen
Obey Laws, Pick-up Garbage, Do Well in School so You can Get a Good Job Someday