
Local Government Reading Comprehension Questions
Authored by Ashley Melia
Social Studies
3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
According to text 1, which of the following are types of services a municipal government would provide?
state road repairs
healthcare and education
garbage collection and clean water
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In paragraph 2 of text #2, how does local government keep the community safe?
They hire a city manager to create a budget.
They work with the city's law enforcement and fire response teams.
They appoint people to teach safety classes.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Based on information from both passages, the job of a mayor is compared to the job of
the president
city manager
police chief and fire chief
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In paragraph 4 of text #1, what does the work ordinances mean?
a law, rule, or regulation
a loud noise
an emergency or threat
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What can the reader conclude about a city council after reading both passages?
The city council meets with governments from other countries.
The city council helps people learn how to be healthier.
The city council makes laws, hires the city manager, and helps residents solve problems.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In text #1, how is local government different from state and federal government?
They have different jobs and work on projects that are local to the city or town.
They are organized the same.
They make special laws and work with many different people.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
According to text #2, what is the role of the city manager in local government?
They hire a police chief and fire chief
They help make a budget and ensure that essential services are working well.
They serve as the leader of the city council.
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