Local Government

Local Governments serve which places

• countries

• states

• town, cities and counties

Maricopa is a city in Pinal County in Arizona. If the Maricopa city government passes a law, who must follow that law?

• all the people in Maricopa

• all the people of Arizona

• all the people in Pinal County

• all the people of the United States

How do local government get money?

• They collect taxes.

• They sell food and clothes.

• They trade with other cities or counties.

Which services do local government often provide? Select all that apply.

• police departments

• dog walking

• house cleaning

• road repairs

• fire departments

Which person is a part of a city government?

• a governor

• a mayor

• a president

What are some common duties of mayors? Select all that apply.

• lead the city

• appoint people to lead city departments

• deliver mails

• be a judge in a court

In city governments, who usually makes the laws?

• the mayor

• the police department

• the city manager

• the city council

In many cities, the mayor can veto laws. What does it mean to veto a law?

• to vote on it

• to not allow it to pass

• to support it

• to change it in some way

How are city council members usually chosen?

• The governor of the state appoints them

• The citizens elect them.

• The mayor appoints them.

How do the citizens of a city have a say in the laws that get passed? Select all that apply.

• They elect the city council members, who are the ones who pass the laws.

• They can cancel laws after they have been passed.

• They can speak at city council meetings.

• They can call or write letters to their city council members.