Local, State, and Federal Governments' Obligations and Services

Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?

• County

• Federal

• Municipal

• State

The statement below was made during a speech by President Barack Obama on September 9, 2009.

"I am not the first President to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called for healthcare reform. And ever since, nearly every president and Congress, whether Democrat or Republican, has attempted to meet this challenge in some way."

Source: The White House Office of the Press Secretary

According to the statements, which power did President Obama ask Congress to exercise?

• confirm Supreme Court appointments

• confirm Cabinet appointments

• lay and collect taxes

• declare war

Which is a responsibility of state government?

• regulating public transportation

• regulating public education

• providing clean drinking water

• providing fire protection

Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?

• Federal

• Local

• National

• State

The statement below is from a document.

"Without support from Congress or the President, efforts to avoid compliance with enacted law are not likely to succeed."

Source: legal memorandum

What conclusion can be drawn from the statement?

• It is illegal to suspend trash collection.

• It is illegal to suspend police services.

• It is illegal to suspend mail delivery.

• It is illegal to suspend fire services.

The Venn diagram below shows some services provided by state and local governments.

Which service completes the Venn diagram?

• regulating taxicabs

• creating a police force

• regulating savings banks

• issuing driver licenses

The headline above describes an action by citizens.

What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?

• Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.

• Only elected officials may change constitutions.

• Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.

• Only elected officials make policy.

The table above identifies services provided by different levels of government.

Which completes the diagram?

• Enforces local building codes.

• Establish educational standards.

• Operates police and fire departments

• Conducts diplomacy with foreign leaders.