Local and State Governments

What does a local government run?

• Schools, libraries, and parks

• Space exploration programs

• International trade agreements

• Oceanic preservation efforts

Who leads the local government?

• The mayor

• The president

• The council

• The governor

What is a tax?

• A fee paid to the government

• A monthly subscription fee

• A type of government document

• A discount on services

What role does the mayor play in the community?

• Operates businesses

• Teaches in schools

• Designs city layouts

• Solves problems

What is a council?

• A type of building

• A group of leaders that makes laws

• A sports team

• A group of teachers

What does the state government do?

• Manages wildlife reserves only

• Runs international airports

• Sets laws and decides on the state budget

• Controls the weather

Who decides what state laws to approve?

• The president

• The mayor

• The council

• The governor

What can state governments spend money on?

• Funding space missions

• Printing new currency

• Building roads and running state colleges

• Organizing international sports events

How can different states have different laws?

• All states have the same laws

• Each state sets its own laws

• Through international treaties

• By presidential decree

What is one of the roles of judges in the state government?

• To design state flags

• To elect the governor

• To decide if laws agree with the state and national constitution

• To lead the state's educational institutions