Local Government Test Practice

What does a local government serve?

• towns

• countries

• states

• the world

How do local governments get money?

• They sell things.

• They collect taxes.

• They trade with other cities.

Select FOUR services that a local government usually provides for its citizens.

• road repair

• street cleaning

• police departments

• dog walking

• fire departments

Which person is part of a local government?

• Mayor

• Governor

• President

In a local government, who helps the mayor make laws?

• the police department

• the president

• the supreme court

• the city council

Which level of government is closest to the community?

• Federal Government

• World Government

• Local Government

• State Government

If a city council meeting is taking place, what level of government is being shown?

• Local Government

• State Government

• National Government

• Educational Government

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of the local government?

• collecting taxes

• print money to spend

• provide a police station

• maintain parks and ball fields

• collecting trash

Norton is a city in Summit County, Ohio. If Norton's government passes a law, who must follow that law?

• All the people in Ohio

• All of the people in Summit County

• All of the people in Norton

• All of the people in the United States

Why is this law or rule written? You must wear a seatbelt in the car.

• Protect Rights

• Promote Order

• Keep people safe