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This lesson introduces third graders to the concept of government, explaining the vital role of citizens in shaping rules and laws through voting. It covers different levels of government, including local, state, and federal, and highlights their unique responsibilities towards communities and the nation. By understanding these concepts, students learn how various levels of governance impact their lives and ensure safety and order in their communities.
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Vocabulary Grade Three – Lesson Three
Government A group of citizens who make the rules for a: Country City Town State County
Vote To choose or say what you think a group should do.
Law A rule that helps to make a community a safe place to live.
Local Having to do with a particular city, town or small community.
State Having to do with a particular area of a country.
Federal Having to do with a country
A government runs our country. Citizens of the United States vote for people who make the laws that we all live by. Cities have Local Governments. California has a State Government and the United States has a Federal Government. Each level has different duties to the citizens of this country.