Government

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Government
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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.

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Who are our elected leaders at the National
level?
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Our President is George W. Bush and our Vice
President is Dick Cheney. They were elected in
the last Presidential election.
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Who is our elected leader at the State level?
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Our Louisiana Governor is Kathleen Blanco.
She was elected by the people in the state.
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We also have Government elections at the Parish
Level.
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This is our Vermilion Parish Court House.
This is where all of our votes are tallied after
each election.
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Parishes have School Board, Police Juror, Sheriff
and Clerk of Court.
These men serve as our Vermilion Parish School
Board Members.
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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.

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Erath has had mayors since it became a village.
The first Mayor was Frank Williams. Our Mayor now
is George Dupuis.
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Schools have leaders too. Many schools have
Student Councils.
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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.
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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

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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.
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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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