Government Services

What does the word "government" mean?

• The building where people work.

• The group of people who run a community or country.

• The place where you live.

• The people who vote.

What are TWO reasons why we have government services?

• To help people stay safe.

• To help people learn.

• To cause drama.

• To spoil us.

What are some government services?

• Libraries, parks and schools.

• Grocery stores, toy stores, and trampoline park.

• Chuck E Cheese, McDonalds, Burger King

Some examples of laws created by the government are:

• Banning i-Pads

• Do not litter

• Stop at a stop sign when driving

• Speed limits

• No tattle-telling

What are ways our government keeps citizens safe?

• libraries and schools

• parks and recreation

• services and laws

• post offices and stamps

What was created to keep a community's citizens safe?

• government

• recreation centers

• postal offices

• national and state parks

Which government service worker provides medical help in an emergency?

• librarian

• police officer

• principal

• paramedic

Who takes people to the hospital in an emergency?

• police officers

• teachers

• postal workers

• paramedics

Which is not learned by young children at school?

• history

• how to fight fires

• communication

• working with others

What can I NOT do at a post office?

• read books

• buy stamps

• send packages

• send postcards