legislative
state
state
state
state
The state government is broken down into three levels just as the federal government, the judicial (courts), Legislative ( house and senate), and executive (state governor). The lengths of terms and the kinds of voting for positions can vary from state to state depending on their legislation.
No at the local level there are city council, mayors, and county supervisors.
The people
regional level
A senator is an elected official who represents a specific geographical area and participates in the legislative branch of government, typically at the national level. Senators are often responsible for proposing and voting on laws, as well as representing their constituents in the decision-making process.
National level of Government
The Senate has the 'confirmation power', they confirm or deny all of the presidents appointments (cabinet, judicial, ambassador). The senate's confirmation power the senate shares with the president the responsibility for filling many high-level government positions.
There are many ways to participate in one's government. The most common way is to vote in all elections, expressing your views by doing so. Another way is to work on a candidates campaign for election or reelection. Also, a person can run for public office. This can be at the local, state or federal level.