Transcript Government How do our leaders become our leaders? As American citizens we have the right to vote for “who” we want to lead us at the national,

Government
How do our leaders become
our leaders?
As American
citizens we have
the right to vote for
“who” we want to
lead us at the
national, state
and local levels.
The people elect
leaders by voting.
Who are our
elected leaders at
the National
level?
Our President is
George W. Bush
and our Vice
President is Dick
Cheney. They
were elected in the
last Presidential
election.
Who is our
elected
leader
at
the State
level?
Our Louisiana
Governor
is Kathleen
Blanco.
She was
elected
by the people
in the state.
We also have
Government
elections at
the Parish
Level.
This is our
Vermilion Parish
Court House.
This is where all
of our votes are
tallied after each
election.
Parishes have School Board, Police Juror,
Sheriff and Clerk of Court.
These men serve as our Vermilion Parish
School Board Members.
Who are some of our elected
officials at the city or town level?
Our town has
a Mayor and 5
Aldermen or
Councilmen.
The group
meets at the
Erath City Hall
to make town
decisions.
Erath has had mayors since it became a village.
The first Mayor was Frank Williams. Our
Mayor now is George Dupuis.
Schools have leaders too. Many
schools have Student Councils.
How do leaders get
elected?
American citizens
that register to vote
at 18 years old get
to vote in the local,
state and national
elections.
Why is it important
?
• These candidates will decide your taxes,
rights and how you live.
•To be an informed and active citizen.
•Everyone should vote because one vote can
make a difference.
Step into a Voting Booth Link
How to select a Candidate?
1.Character- Which person can I trust the most?
2.Qualifications- What education does this person
have that would be helpful in the office they are
seeking.
3. Experience- What experience does the person have
that would help them deal with issues important to
you.
4.Charisma-Will this person be able to move people
to action.
Mock Election
Students will host
and get to vote in a
class election. The
class will vote for a
Mayor and five
council members.
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