Functions of Government

Money paid to the

government by its

citizens to fund

services and

enforce laws.

• A tip

• Paycheck

• Taxes

• Savings Account

What are the 3 levels of the government in the United States

• Top, middle, bottom government

• Local, state and national

• Big, medium, small

• President, Principal, 4H Leader

The local _____________ provides schools, firefighters and police.

• government

• hospital

• school

• country

In the United States, we get to vote for our leaders. This is an example of a ______________.

• great country to live in.

• monarchy.

• democracy.

• leadership led country.

Why do citizens pay taxes?

• To share their money with someone else.

• So governments can pay for services and enforce laws.

• There is nothing else to buy with their money.

• It is nice to give money to people who want it.

What are 3 services the LOCAL government pays for?

• Police, libraries, schools.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• Christmas parties, pet food and the military.

• Post Office, piano lessons, camping trips.