Which sentence best states the central idea of government services?

• Education is a basic right of citizens.

• Taxes are used to fund the government.

• Governments help meet citizens’ needs.

• Governments often share responsibilities.

Which statement about the U.S. Postal Service is supported by the picture?

• It is not a government service.

• It is a local government service.

• It is a state government service.

• It is a federal government service.

What is the most likely reason the government provides parks?

Read the passage.

Keeping Texans healthy is important. Citizens have access to the Texas Health

and Human Services department.

The reader can conclude from this sentence that Texas ___________________.

• citizens are always sick

• helps keep its citizens healthy

• provides sports training to citizens

• does not provide services to its

  citizens

Study the diagram. Which topic is

represented in the graphic organizer?

• Local Government Services

• State Government Services

• Central Government Services

• National Government Services

Study the diagram. Which detail best

completes the graphic organizer?

• National Parks

• Police Departments

• Local Clean Water Services

• Texas Department of Public Safety

National, state, and local governments share the responsibility of

educating citizens.

• True

• False