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GOVERNMENT: There are different levels of government within the United States and New York State. The purpose of government is to protect the rights of citizens and to promote the common good. The government of New York State establishes rights, freedoms, and responsibilities for its citizens.

4.4a After the Revolution, the United States of America established a federal government; colonies established state governments.

Students will examine the basic structure of the federal government, including the president, Congress, and the courts.
Students will explore ways that the federal, state, and local governments meet the needs of citizens, looking for similarities and differences between the different levels of government.

4.4b The New York State Constitution establishes the basic structure of government for the state. The government of New York creates laws to protect the people and interests of the state.

Students will examine the elements of the New York State Seal adopted in 1777 and the New York State flag and explain the symbols used.
Students will use a graphic organizer to show the different branches of state government and the roles and responsibilities of each. The present governor, the local senator, and the local assembly person should be identified.
Students will investigate the steps necessary for a bill to become a law in New York State.

4.4c Government in New York is organized into counties, cities, towns, and villages.

Students will identify the county in which they live, noting where their city, town or village is within that county.
Students will examine the structure of their local government and its relationship to state government. Students will be able to identify the elected leaders of their community.

4.4d New Yorkers have rights and freedoms that are guaranteed in the United States Constitution, in the New York State Constitution, and by state laws.

Students will examine the rights and freedoms guaranteed to citizens.

4.4e Citizens of the State of New York have responsibilities that help their nation, their state, and their local communities function. Some responsibilities are stated in laws.

Students will learn their responsibilities as citizens such as obeying rules and laws (e.g., traffic safety, see something-say something, anti-bullying).
Students will discuss active citizenship and adults' responsibility to vote, to understand important issues, and to serve on a jury.

Supporting Materials

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	New York in the New Nation After the American Revolution, New York played a major role in the development of the newly formed United States. Not only was New York City the first capitol of the new nation, but many influential local writers, inventors, and leaders provided valuable contributions to the newly forming...
	New York State Constitution This edition of the New York State Constitution is provided as a public service by the: Department of State Division of Administrative Rules Albany, NY 12231-0001
	New York State Kids Room Introduce kids to the emblems of New York State, including the New York State Seal, the New York State Flag, and the New York State Coat of Arms.
	The Government of New York New York has a complex three-branch system of government that is executed by a group of democratically elected leaders. This fact-filled volume examines the history of this government structure from its earliest roots in the Iroquois constitution to an explanation of the separation of powers....
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