Local and State Governments

What does a local government do?

• Sells groceries

• Sends astronauts to the moon

• Runs schools, libraries, and parks

• Makes video games

Who leads the local government?

• The mayor

• The principal

• The president

• A superhero

What is a tax?

• A type of bird

• A school subject

• A fee paid to the government

• A new video game

What group of leaders makes laws and helps run the community?

• A team of scientists

• A council

• A band

• A group of artists

What does the state government spend money on?

• Making movies

• Building spaceships

• Running state colleges and hospitals

• Buying candy for everyone

Who decides what state laws to approve?

• The school principal

• The president

• The mayor

• The governor

What is the job of judges in the state government?

• To design new buildings

• To cook meals for the community

• To decide if laws agree with the constitution

• To teach students

What can be different in each state?

• The types of animals

• The number of days in a year

• The laws

• The color of the sky

What is one thing the local government can organize?

• Birthday parties

• Trips to the moon

• Video game tournaments

• Public transportation

What does the mayor solve?

• Math problems

• Puzzles

• Video game levels

• Problems in the community