A COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT

Who is the leader of the city government in Jackson, Mississippi?

• Mayor

• Governor

• Senator

• Councilman

In what year was Harvey Johnson, Jr. first elected as mayor of Jackson?

• 1997

• 2001

• 2005

• 2010

What is one of the responsibilities of the mayor according to the passage?

• Making sure community laws are obeyed

• Creating federal laws

• Managing state budgets

• Running national elections

How does the community choose their mayor?

• By voting or electing

• By appointment

• By lottery

• By inheritance

What does Mayor Johnson do to inform people about community happenings?

• Makes speeches

• Writes books

• Publishes newspapers

• Sends emails

A mayor is the ​ (a)   of city government.

• leader
• assistant
• clerk
• citizen