Government Responsibilities Assessment: Federal, State, and Local Levels

Ethan is studying about government responsibilities in his civics class. He learns that a new military base is being proposed for construction. Which level of government would be responsible for this decision?

• Local government

• Federal government

• State government

• County government

Scarlett's neighborhood is planning for winter, and they need to decide on snow removal schedules for their residential streets. Who handles this?

• Local government

• State government

• Federal government

• National Weather Service

In the state of California, who is primarily responsible for setting the curriculum standards for public schools?

• Federal government

• State government

• Local government

• Department of Education

A new courthouse is being built in downtown to handle federal cases. Which government level oversees this?

• State government

• Local government

• Federal government

• County government

Who is responsible for collecting property taxes in your neighborhood?

• Federal government
• State government
• Local government
• Internal Revenue Service

Lily is studying for her civics exam and comes across a question: Which level of government is responsible for declaring war on another country?

• Federal government

• State government

• Local government

• Department of Defense

Abigail's hometown is planning to construct a new public library. Which government level typically handles this?

• Federal government

• State government

• Local government

• National Library Association

Rohan is curious about who is primarily responsible for maintaining the interstate highways he travels on during his road trips. Who is responsible for this task?

• Local government

• State government

• Federal government

• Department of Transportation

Which level of government issues driver's licenses?

• Federal government
• State government
• Local government
• Department of Motor Vehicles

A dispute between two states, California and Nevada, over water rights needs to be resolved. Which court system handles this?

• Local courts

• State courts

• Federal courts

• County courts