Government

What is a democracy?

• a new video game

• a king or queen that makes all the laws

• any group of people living together who live by certain rules or laws and the people who enforce the laws.

Why is the government important?

• to keep citizens safe and orderly

• to pay bills for all citizens and buy their homes

• to buy groceries

WHy else is the government important?

• to ensure clean water and fix roads

• maintain fire and police departments

• all of the above

Which of the following shows how local government promotes order and security? (Keeps things organized and safe)

• The government elects a new mayor

• The government provides police and sheriffs

• The government gets rid of laws

Which of the following shows how the local government makes laws?

• Citizens can never have a say in changing or making laws

• City council meets to discuss new laws

• The government doesn’t make new laws

Which of the following shows how the local or city government settles disputes or disagreements?

• The mayor solves all the problems for the city

• Everyone fights until one person wins and then they decide

• Citizens can call the police at anytime

What public services are provided by the local or city government?

• libraries, schools, policemen, firemen, community buildings, hospitals, clean water, streets, parks

• computers, desks, and chairs

• pets, homes, and restaurants

Which of the following shows how the local government protects the rights of individual citizens?

• The government only allows some people to vote

• The government makes sure all citizens follow the laws

• The government tells people what religion they have to believe in

What is the leader of a city?

• president

• governor

• mayor

Who is the leader of a country?

• king

• president

• governor