Social Studies Week 34

What is the main role of a local government?

• To serve the people of a town, city, or county

• To serve the people of the entire country

• To serve the people of a different country

• To serve only the people in schools

Which service is provided by local government to ensure public safety?

• Police

• Grocery stores

• Movie theaters

• Restaurants

Which local government service is responsible for taking care of public health emergencies?

• Police

• Firefighting

• Ambulance

• Public parks

What service does the local government provide to manage waste?

• Police

• Firefighting

• Garbage disposal

• Public parks

Which local government service is responsible for maintaining traffic lights, buses, and roads?

• Police

• Firefighting

• Ambulance

• Traffic lights, buses, and roads

What is the guiding question mentioned in the learning material?

• How does the California local government involve the people?

• What are the types of local governments?

• Who is the head of the local government?

• Where is the local government located?

What is the main responsibility of county governments in California?

• Running the state government

• Keeping records and managing local services

• Managing international relations

• Overseeing federal laws

Who elects the members of the county board of supervisors?

• The President

• The Governor

• The people who live in the county

• The Mayor

What is the purpose of special districts?

• To manage international relations

• To serve a special purpose like fire protection or education

• To oversee federal laws

• To manage national parks

What is one of the services that county governments may provide?

• Space exploration

• Health care services

• National defense

• International trade