Ch. 13 - Government in the US

Which department is responsible for keeping paper records?

• Mayor & City Council

• City Clerk

• City Manager

• Fire Department

Which department is responsible for keeping parks & playgrounds safe?

• Mayor & City Council

• Public Library

• Police Department

• Parks & Recreation Department

Which department is responsible for making laws for the city?

• Mayor & City Council

• City Manager

• Police Department

• Planning Department

Who is responsible for providing a place to read?

• Fire Department

• City Planner

• Public Library

• Public Works

Which department is responsible for fixing broken roads or leaks in pipes?

• Fire Department

• Public Works Department

• Police Department

• Planning Department

Which department creates the budget plan to spend the city's money?

• City Manager

• City Clerk

• Public Library

• Planning Department

Which department is responsible for creating area zones within the city?

• Mayor & City Council

• City Clerk

• Planning Department

• Public Works Department

Which department is responsible for teaching people what to do in an emergency situation?

• City Manager

• Public Library

• Fire Department

• Public Works Department

Which department is responsible for making sure that people follow the laws?

• Mayor & City Council

• City Manager

• Parks & Recreation Department

• Police Department

How does a city pay its workers?

• It only hires volunteer workers

• It uses donations from the library

• It uses money it takes from schools

• It uses money it collects from taxes