Local Government

What does a local, or community, government do?

• Only keeps people safe

• Only provides services

• Makes goods

• Keeps people safe AND provides services

What is a 'department'?

• A room

• A type of car

• a part of a government with a special job

• a citizen

Which service provides SAFETY to communities?

• Tax collector

• Teachers

• Hospital

• Fire, Police, and rescue squad

Why do some communities have a health department?

• To make sure the community can go shopping

• To make sure the community is a healthful place to live

• To make sure the community has food

• To make sure the trash is collected

How much does it cost for children to go to school in USA?

• $1000 a year

• It's free!

• $18 a day

• $10,000 a year

What does the parks and recreation department do in a community?

• Makes sure there are hospitals so people are healthy

• Makes sure there is a fire department so people are safe

• Maintains places for citizens to enjoy their free time

• Makes sure everyone has water

Which department takes care of trash collection?

• Taxes

• Parks and Recreation

• Public Works

• Education

What are taxes?

• Money that people save

• Money that people find

• Money people living in the community must pay to have important services

• Money that the government gives to EVERYBODY