Understanding Local Governments and Communication

Why do people form local governments?

• To entertain citizens

• To provide security and enforce laws

• To create private businesses

• To eliminate communication systems

What is one major function of government in a community?

• Providing jobs to all citizens

• Enforcing laws for stability and security

• Running all businesses

• Organizing family events

How do governments help with education?

• They only allow private schools

• They ensure the community has public schools and other educational resources

• They prevent children from learning history

• They ban homeschooling

What is an example of a communication system in a community?

• Public schools

• Highways

• Internet and Wi-Fi services

• Local parks

Why is communication important in a community?

• It helps people exchange information and ideas

• It stops the government from making laws

• It replaces all transportation services

• It prevents private businesses from operating

Who builds interstate highways in the U.S.?

• Local businesses

• The national government

• Private schools

• Museums

What is the purpose of transportation systems in a community?

• To move people and goods from one place to another

• To replace the need for laws

• To provide a place for entertainment

• To eliminate communication between people

How do state governments contribute to transportation?

• They build roads only for private companies

• They create freeways and roads within the state

• They ban public buses

• They own all transportation businesses

What is an example of a private transportation service?

• Public roads

• Postal services

• Airlines

• National parks

What is recreation?

• The process of enforcing laws

• Activities for fun and relaxation

• A system of government

• A type of school