Write a two- to three-paragraph essay in which you compare and contrast the structure and function of the national government with the structure and function of your state’s government. Use what you’ve learned about the national government and do research to find out more about your state government. Include the following in your essay:

The structure of national and state government

The functions of national and state government

The distribution of power between national and state government, including the purpose of Article IV, Section 4 of the US Constitution

Current state leaders and the roles and functions they perform within state government

If you live in Washington, DC, or a US territory, use the government structure there for your essay. If you live outside the United States, choose a US state or use the form of government of the country in which you live.