2.C&G.1 What is government?

What is a government?

• a country's system of rules and the people who make them.

• Another name for a school.

• A club you can go to to hang out.

• A community of people who work hard.

What does it mean if something is local?

• It comes from a far away place.

• It is hard to find.

• Something that belongs to a local town or city.

• Something that comes from a different country.

True or False: The local government can pass laws to keep people safe.

• True!

• False!

What is a tax?

• A free gift you get from the government once a month.

• A rule you have to follow to stay safe.

• A fee you pay to the government anytime you purchase something.

Which of the following is an example of an elected leader for a town or city?

• President

• Teacher

• Mayor

• Police

Who works with the mayor to make sure a community runs smoothly?

• President

• Vice-President

• City Council

• Firefighters

Each state has it's own government that makes it's own laws. Is this true or false?

• TRUE

• FALSE

If the mayor runs a city, then WHO runs a STATE?

• The major ALSO runs the state.

• Only a president can run a state.

• Ms. King runs the states.

• A governor runs the state.

What is a law?

• A rule the government makes to keep people safe and protect their freedom.

• A party the government throws people who do good.

• A punishment the government makes for bad people.

What are some services that our tax money pays for?

• Schools

• Public Transportation

• Hospitals

• All of these!