Social Studies Chapter 10

What is a budget?

• an election campaign

• a plan for using money

• a group of representatives

• a town council meeting

I am a section of land with several communities. I'm not as big as a state. What am I?

• city

• town

• county

When MIGHT people at a town meeting enter into a debate?

• when everything is running smoothly

• when everyone agrees

• when people need to discuss ideas for or against something

• when everyone is happy about how to spend tax money

All of the following describe a good community leader EXCEPT:

• tells funny stories

• works hard

• solves problems well

• cares about the community

Who can vote in a national election?

• only mayors

• only governors

• citizens

• anyone

Where does the governor and legislature govern from?

• the White House

• the State Capital

• City Hall

Where is our state capital?

• Washington, D.C.

• Philadelphia, PA

• Harrisburg, PA

What is something that the governor and the state legislature DO NOT do?

• make laws

• plan a budget

• decide who is guilty or innocent of a crime

• decide what services to offer people

What might happen if NO taxes were collected?

• Policemen would have jobs.

• New libraries would open.

• Roads would not be fixed.

What is the HIGHEST level of government?

• state

• national

• city

• county