Local Government

The Local Government

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Local Governments serve which places

• countries

• town, cities and counties

• states

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Palo Alto is a city in Santa Clara County in California. If the Palo Alto city government passes a law, who must follow that law?

• all the people in Palo Alto

• all the people in Santa Clara County

• all the people in California

• all the people of the United States

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How do local governments get money?

• They collect taxes.

• They trade with other cities or counties.

• They sell food and clothes.

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Which services do local government often provide? Select all that apply.

• police departments

• road repair

• dog walking

• fire departments

• house cleaning

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Which person is a part of a city government?

• a governor

• a president

• a mayor

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What are some common duties of mayors? Select all that apply.

• lead the city

• deliver the mail

• appoint people to lead city departments

• be a judge in a court

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In city governments, who usually makes the laws?

• the mayor

• the city manager

• the police department

• the city council

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In many cities, the mayor can veto laws. What does it mean to veto a law?

• to vote on it

• to support it

• to not allow it to pass

• to change it in some way

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How are city council members usually chosen?

• The governor of the state appoints them

• The mayor appoints them.

• The citizens elect them.

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How do the citizens of a city have a say in the laws that get passed? Select all that apply.

• They elect the city council members, who are the ones who pass the laws.

• They can speak at city council meetings.

• They can cancel laws after they have been passed.

• They can call or write letters to their city council members.

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Most counties have court systems. What is a court?

• a place where people vote

• a place for deciding whether someone has broken the law

• a place where a city council meets

• a place where a county board meets