Local and State Government

A mayor is...

• the head of a country

• the head of a town or city

• the head of a state

A governor is...

• the head of a country

• the head of a town or city

• the head of a state

Who is the governor of Texas?

• Donald Trump

• Greg Abbott

• David Hillock

A public official is...

• someone who is in charge of a business

• someone who is in charge of a property

• someone who is in charge of a community

In order to become a mayor you must...

• be elected by the citizens in that community

• be elected by the Pope

• be elected by a small group of people

The Governor is in charge of...

• making sure laws are passed

• making sure people are following the laws

• taking care of the states resources, schools, hospitals

One role a mayor has is...

• helping take care of stores

• helping take care of the countries income tax

• helping take care of the cities police and fire departments

Who helps the mayor?

• cabinet

• city council

• state leaders

Who helps the governor?

• cabinet

• city council

• state leaders

Who is the Mayor of Houston?

• George Washington

• Donald Trump

• Chris Brown

• Sylvester Turner