Doctors (Government Service)

By: Tanya                            

Doctors help sick people get better.  They treat people in emergencies.  They try to stop people from becoming sick.  People go to doctors for check-ups.  A check-up is an exam to see if a person is healthy.  During a check-up, doctors use a stethoscope to listen to a patient’s chest.  Doctors impact me because they help me stay healthy.

Farmers (Government Service)

By: Marisol

Farmers have a dangerous job.  There are many different kinds of farmers.  Farmers have many kinds of buildings. They plant most of the food we eat!  They have sheds to protect their machines. They wear boots and gloves to protect themselves.  They impact me because they give us crops.

Librarians (Government Service)

By: Parnika

Librarians use computer catalogs. The catalogs list everything that is in the library. They show where items can be found. Librarians also use computers, books, maps, and many other tools. Many librarians work in public libraries or school libraries. Other librarians work in special libraries. The librarians impact me because they provide us with interesting books and allow us to learn more things.

Librarians (Government Service)

By: Luisa

They have to do a lot of research to be a librarian. Librarians use computer catalogs.  Catalogs list everything that is in the library. They show where items can be found.  Many librarians work at public libraries or school libraries. Other librarians work in special libraries.  Libraries have shelves filled with books, newspapers, and magazines.  Libraries may be in law offices, hospitals, or workplaces.  They also have videos and music.  Libraries have computers for people to use. They impact me because they help find books for us to learn and be smart. 

Teachers (Government Service)

By: Hannah

Teachers teach reading, writing, math, and science. They   grade papers and tests. Teachers work at school.  Some teachers stay with one group of kids.  They take you on field trips. Some teachers teach many subjects.  Teachers impact me because they help me learn. 

Garbage  Collectors (Government Service)     

By: Hayden       

                  

The garbage collector is part of the Legislative Branch. They keep our city clean by clearing our trash. They collect glass, paper, plastic, and metal.  In one year, one person throws away about 1,000 pounds of trash. That is a lot! Garbage collectors impact me because they help keep the city from being a garbage dump.   

Garbage Collectors (Government Service)

By: Noah

They keep the city safe by cleaning trash.  They clean the parks.  They use gloves.  They help the community.  They keep me safe.  They recycle.  They keep me safe by taking away the garbage.

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Police Officers (Government Service)

By: Tobias

Police officers need handcuffs to catch criminals. They protect people from criminals and crime. They also use radar guns to know how fast you or going.  You get a ticket for driving too fast.  You need appropriate clothing for the job.  Police officers impact me because if we didn’t have police, we wouldn’t have any money.  Thieves would steal it all. 

Firefighters (Government Service)

By: Sarah

They put out fires. They can help save animals. They can help people too.  They put out fire with water.  It is dangerous. They put out fires in houses, forests, and office buildings.  Firefighters impact me because if my house caught on fire, they would come to help me. 

Voting (General Government)

By: Lucas

People have the right to vote.  Women won the right to vote in 1920. You need to be 18 or older. People make voting a big deal. You cannot do 2 votes. People will vote for stuff if they do not agree.  It impacts me so I can vote when I am 18.

Voting (General Government)

By: Reese

Voting makes people part of government.  In 1920, all women won voting rights.  In 1810, African American men won the rights to vote.  Citizens elect leaders for national, state, and city government.  They elect a president every 4 years.  Voting impacts me because when I am 18, I can vote.

Barack Obama (Government Role)

By: Chris

Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961.  He is the first black president.  Barack Obama decided to help others.  Barack Obama went to school in Honolulu, Hawaii.  He went to Columbia University.  Barack Obama moved to Chicago when he finished school.  Barack Obama impacts me because he helps people, and he helps the U.S.A.

Mayor (Government Role)

By: Sofia

If you want to be mayor, you have to be 21 or older.  People vote for a mayor to lead the city.  In some cities people elect mayors to serve two year terms.  In large cities, mayors serve for 4 years.  When the terms are over, mayors may be elected again.  Mayors meet with many people.  The mayor impacts me by helping the city.

Governor (Government Role)

By: Gargi

There are two levels with governors. The two levels are the state and local level. They sign bills or veto them. They are in charge of the state and military.  Governors share ideas on how to spend money. Some Governors also tell kids to go to school. They let people have rights to vote. People must follow rules to become Governor. Governors must also be fair leaders. People elect Governors to lead their states. Governors serve for four year terms.  The Governor impacts me by telling kids to go to school.

The President (Government Role)

By: Keely

The president writes the laws. They turn bills into laws. Our president’s name is Barack Obama. The president runs a lot of things like the military. Or the president runs the people who go to space. If we didn’t have a president there would be a better chance of the whole United States to have a lot of people not following the laws. The president chooses judges and other government officials. If we didn’t have any judges then all of the bad people wouldn’t learn their lesson from the judges, or they could escape from jail. The president impacts me because they make laws and keep us safe.

President (Government Role)

By: Alexa

You must be 18 or older to vote.  Presidents work in the White House.  They live in the white house, too.  Americans vote for a president every 4 years. The president is in charge of the military.  The president has 3 branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.  The president impacts me because they do good things for me.

White house (Government Building)

By: Grant

The white house is a symbol of American democracy.  A contest was held in 1792 to design the white house.  The white house has 132 rooms and 32 bathrooms.  British soldiers set fire to the white house during the war of 1812.  The White House is on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.  Every 4 years the United States elects a president.  The White House impacts me because the president needs to live there!  

Congress (Government Function)

By: Hayan

Members of Congress make laws.  Congress is part of the

Legislative Branch.  Congress writes plans for new laws.

The three branches are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch.  Each state has two senators. The Senate and House each vote on bills. Congress impacts me because it makes the rules I need to follow.

City Council (Government Function)

By: Emerson

The city council is part of the legislative branch. City council members must be old enough to vote. You have to live in a city or town. People from the city can be elected. Some councils have more rules. The City Council impacts me because it keeps our city safe. 

U.S. Capitol (Government Building)

By: Luke 

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. The Capitol has changed over time. Today people visit the U.S Capitol. People began working on the Capitol in 1793. It was built to look like a Roman Temple. It is where the elected leaders work.  The U.S Capitol impacts me because the people that run our country work there.

Courts (Government Function)

By: Aidan 

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the world.  There is a local court, a state court and, a Supreme Court.  A court holds trials to decide cases. A jury listens to the case and decides who is right. The courts impact me because they can catch criminals.