University of Phoenix Material: Week Five - Assignment Does Not Need to be Based on the Learning Team Selected State (however, specific examples need to be included to support the content)

Government Comparisons Matrix: (the Reading Material: Chapters 1, 2, and 12 will help students address the key elements)

Based on the readings from State and Local Government textbook, review and summarize how each issue is managed at the state, local, federal levels. Responses should be substantive with specific examples.

State | Local | Federal | How these entities cooperate | General Responsibilities | - Conduct Elections- Regulate intrastate commerce - Establish republican forms of state and local government- Protect public health safety, and morals- All other powers not delegated to national government or denied by the states constitution Reference:Ann O’M. Bowman, Richard C. Kearney | - Parks and recreation services- Police and fire departments - HHHHHhhousing services- Emergency medical services- Municipal Courts- Transportation services – Buses, subways, taxi regulations, etc. - Public Works – streets, sewers, snow removal, signage, etc.Reference:http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government/state-and-local-government | - Coin Money- Regulate interstate and foreign commerce- tax imports and exports- Make treaties- Make all laws “necessary and proper” to fulfill responsibilities - Make War- Regulate postal systemReference: Ann O’M. Bowman, Richard C. Kearney | All of these entities work together to make laws for their citizens to protect their rights. These entities are also responsible for providing public services to their citizens such as build roads, schools, and provide assistance for citizens in need. All three entities also serve as checks and balances for each other to ensure democracy is always in place. They also experience some struggles with each