Understanding Local Government Services

Why do people form local governments?

• To meet the needs of their citizens

• To create chaos

• To avoid responsibilities

• To ignore community needs

What is one of the main roles of a government?

• To provide security

• To create confusion

• To entertain people

• To avoid making laws

What do laws created by the government help to protect?

• The environment

• The people

• The animals

• The buildings

Which of the following is a need of a community?

• A transportation system

• A shopping mall

• A movie theater

• A sports team

What is the purpose of an education system in a community?

• To teach children its values

• To entertain children

• To make children work

• To ignore children's needs

Who is responsible for providing education for all children in a community?

• The parents

• The leaders of the community

• The children themselves

• The neighbors

What are public schools?

• Government schools

• Private schools

• Home schools

• Online schools

Who often runs private schools in many communities?

• The government

• Churches or groups

• The students

• The neighbors

What is one alternative to public and private schools mentioned in the text?

• Online schools

• Home schooling

• International schools

• Boarding schools

What is one type of library mentioned in the text?

• Public library

• Digital library

• School library

• Mobile library