S. Studies 12/06/2010

legislative

The branch of government that makes new laws.

executive

The branch of government, led by a mayor, governor, or President, that sees that the laws are obeyed.

judicial

The branch of government that decides whether laws are fair and whether they have been fairly carried out.

county

Part of a state.

county seat

The city or town in which the county's leaders meet.

parish

The name given to local governments in the state of Louisiana by the Roman Catholic Church while the region was under Spanish rule.

governor

The elected leader of a state's government.

capital

The building in a capital city in which lawmakers meet.