Local Government Quiz

What is the main job of local government?

• To make rules and decisions for our towns and counties

• To create video games

• To build airplanes

• To run grocery stores

Who is in charge of a city or town?

• The governor

• The mayor

• The President

• The teacher

What do commissioners help manage?

• The weather

• County services like parks and roads

• The grocery store

• School lunches

Why is it important for a council to listen to the community?

• To make sure everyone is happy and their needs are met

• To plan a party

• To decide what to eat for lunch

• To play games

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by local governments?

How do local governments know what people need?

• They guess

• They listen to the community

• They watch TV

• They read books

What is one way local governments help the community?

• By providing services and planning fun events

• By making everyone stay home

• By closing all parks

• By taking away toys

Which counties are mentioned in the presentation?

• Cabell, Greenbrier, Roane, Mercer, and McDowell

• New York, California, Texas

• Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia

• Chicago, Miami, Seattle

What can citizens do to help their local government?

• Share their ideas and suggestions

• Ignore them

• Only complain

• Leave the town

Why does local government matter?

• It helps keep communities safe and happy

• It tells people what to do all the time

• It makes everyone sad