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State and local governments make many of the decisions that shape daily life—schools, roads, parks, libraries, policing, elections, and local budgets. This video breaks down how state government splits into legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and how local government can include city, county, school district, and tribal institutions. It also covers how to figure out who actually has power over an issue you care about, and how to get involved before you're even old enough to vote.
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Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicing—and saving your progress—now! [khanacademy.org/humanities/us-government-and-civics/x231f0f4241b58f49:us-gov-democracy-today/x231f0f4241b58f49:how-do-state-and-local-governments-work/v/state-and-local-government-video]
State and local governments make many of the decisions that shape daily life—schools, roads, parks, libraries, policing, elections, and local budgets. This video breaks down how state government splits into legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and how local government can include city, county, school district, and tribal institutions. It also covers how to figure out who actually has power over an issue you care about, and how to get involved before you're even old enough to vote.
Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help!
Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc
Volunteer here: khanacademy.org/contribute?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc
