Local and State Government

What is a tax?

• a fee paid to the government to help pay for services

• a service that helps keep people safe

• a person who leads a community

• a school where people learn about the government

Which happens LAST?

• There are too many students in an old school.

• A new school is built in the community.

• Community members discuss the need for a new school.

• There is a vote to decide if money should be spent on a new school.

Which is the responsibility of the local government?

• Build roads that connect different states.

• Run a fire department for the town.

• Build hospitals and universities for the state.

• Protect state land and water.

Marcos wants his town to build a skate park. What should he write in his letter to the mayor?

• Skate parks are more important than fire stations.

• A skate park would give kids a place to play afterschool.

• Skate parks are expensive and take years to build.

• Soccer is a popular outdoor activity.

Who is the elected leader of a state government?

• A principal

• A governor

• A mayor

• A city council member