Government Officials

Electing a government official is when

• the president chooses a leader

• the citizens vote to choose a leader

• the supreme court chooses a leader

• the senate chooses a leader

A position to which one is assigned (opposite of voting)

• voting

• polling

• appointing

• electing

I am the leader of the city.

I help the city council make local laws.

I am elected by the city's voters.

Who am I?

• The president

• The vice president

• The mayor

I can appoint the officers of different city departments such as the fire and police department.

I attend city council meetings and prepare the city budget.

I am appointed by the city council.

Who am I?

• Mayor

• Chief of Police

• City Manager

I am the governing body of the city.

I have ten members (plus the mayor) that are all elected by the voters.

All of my members must be citizens of Texas and San Antonio, and be registered to vote.

Who am I?

• Mayor

• City Council

• Senate

I am a citizen of San Antonio.

I am at least 18 years old.

It doesn’t matter what race I am or if I am a male or female.

I can help make decisions in my community when I cast my ballot on election day.

Who am I?

• President

• Voter

• Mayor

• City Council

I am appointed by the city manager to help keep the city’s people safe.

I wear a uniform and a badge and carry a gun for protection.

Who am I?

• Fire Chief

• President

• Chief of Police

I am appointed by the city manager to be the leader of the brave men and women who keep our homes and businesses from being burned down by fires.

Who am I?

• Chief of Police

• Fire Chief

• Mayor

• President

Which of these is NOT a local government service?

• Emergency police, fire, and medical services

• Maintain public libraries

• Fix street lights

• Maintain national parks

Which government maintains state parks and state tourism spots?

• Local

• State

• National