Government in the US

A governor is part of a _______ government.

• state

• local

• federal

• legislature

The _____ is the part of a government that makes laws.

• local

• president

• judge

• legislature

The U.S. government is also called the _____ government.

• federal

• state

• local

• consitution

The document that sets up the rules of the U.S. government is called the ___________ .

• local

• laws

• rulebook

• constitution

A ________ government is in charge of a smaller community, such as a town or city.

• federal

• state

• Alloway

• local

Which of the following problems can the parks and recreation department help with?

• a broken streetlight

• a fire at a restaurant

• a new law that needs to be passed

• a playground with a broken slide

Why do people go to a public library?

• to organize the city softball league's teams

• to find books and magazines

• to talk about issues with the mayor

• to celebrate a holiday with other people

The fire department teaches people how to

• use a computer

• act in an emergency

• swim

• follow the laws

What are two roles, or jobs, of the police department?

• make the budget and make decisions for the town

• stop crimes and make sure people are following the laws

• keep records for the town and run elections

• plan events and run the town swimming pool

Which of the following are public works?

• businesses and houses

• libraries and movie theaters

• water pipes and streetlights

• swimming pools and golf courses