United States Government


highest level of government

enforces national laws

has three branches of government

makes international treaties

has the power to declare war


Louisiana (state) Government


second highest level of government

enforces state laws

has three branches of government

manages a state budget

has a state national guard


Which is an example of how the U.S. government and the Louisiana's government are different?

AThe U.S. government works at both the national and international level.

BThe Louisiana government uses money to support its national guard.

CU.S. legislators create and approve laws that affect many citizens.

DLouisiana's government established a state House of Representatives.