Our Government at Work

What is a government?

• a building

• a school

• a group of people

• a place

What is the government of the United States called?

• local government

• federal government

• state government

What is a local government?

• The government of the United States.

• The government of the state of California.

• The government of local cities and towns.

What do we call a group of people that work together to make important decisions?

• a government

• a place to go on vacation

• a rule or law

How many types of government are discussed in the passage?

• 5

• 7

• 1

• 3

What do we call a rule that everyone has to follow?

• a plan

• a government

• local government

• a law

Why do governments make laws?

• to keep citizens safe

• to collect taxes

• to help the police

Which one is an example of a law?

• You need to be on time for school.

• You have to eat breakfast.

• You must wear a seatbelt.

• You must brush your teeth.

True or False

Laws tell people what they can and cannot do.

• true

• false

Which government makes laws for Selma?

• federal government

• state government

• local government