Local Government

A mayor is..

• the leader of the USA

• the leader of a town or city

• the leader of a state

Who elects government officials?

• citizens

• celebrities

• children

A rule that makes the community a safe place to live is a...

• constitution

• consequence

• law

A leader in the court who decides if a person has broken the law.

• mayor

• judge

• police officer

What is a group of citizens who make laws for a community?

• fire department

• PTA

• Government

Who enforces the laws and keeps our communities and streets safe?

• Police Officers

• Mayor

• Governor

Which is NOT a service the local government provides?

• Schools and Parks

• Police Department and Fire Departments

• Trash and Recycling

• Restaurants and Movies

How does someone become a government official?

• Citizens vote for them to have the job

• They ask for the job politely

• They pay money to have the job

Who is the governor in North Carolina?

• Donald Trump

• Roy Coooper

• Abraham Lincoln

Who decides how to spend a state's money?

• the mayor

• the police chief

• the governor