Community Communication and Government Services Quiz

People living in communities need to communicate news and events with each other. Which of the following is one way that people within a community communicate with each other?

• By building a public pool

• By creating a local newspaper

• By having parades on holidays

• By showing movies at the local theater

Communities have governments that provide services. Which services would be provided by the government? Select TWO correct answers.

• Shopping malls

• Roads

• Street lights

• Movie theaters

• Farms

Your community wants to elect a new mayor. Everyone wants a good citizen to run for office. Choose one of the traits of good citizenship and tell why it is the MOST important trait for the mayor to have.

The adult in the picture is helping the community by —

• being friendly

• making good grades

• protecting others

Read the information in the box. Which of the following is one reason the early settlers and kings would have formed communities?

• So they could feel safer.

• So they could farm together.

• So they could trade with others.

• So they could have religious freedom.

What document is important for protecting the freedoms American citizens have?

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Pledge of Allegiance

Many people went to California to search for gold. Once they found gold, thieves often tried to steal it. How would forming a community help solve this problem?

The community could provide shelter to new members. What else could the community do?

• The community could make laws and protect each other.

• The community could build schools, hospitals and stores.

• The community could help each other to find more gold.

What is one way to help the community?

• Play on a sports team.

• Do homework with a friend.

• Visit the city park with family.

• Collect canned food for a food bank.

At the national level the country is led by a president. At the state level the government is led by a -

• mayor

• senator

• governor

• vice-president