Understanding Government Functions and Services

What is a leader?

• Someone who follows others

• Someone who guides other people

• Someone who makes toys

• Someone who wears a crown.

What does the government do to help keep peace?

• Makes laws

• Pay people

• Builds houses

• Plants trees

What does the government make important decisions about?

• How to run the country

• How to bake a cake

• How to draw pictures

• How to play soccer

What does the government provide besides services?

• Toys

• Laws to protect people

• Music

• Movies

What is the purpose of the laws made by the government?

• To make people laugh

• To protect people and keep peace

• To make people dance

• To help people sing

Why do people vote for leaders?

• To get the services they need and make good decisions

• To make good decisions and win friends

• To get the services they need and have fun.

• To protect them and keep the peace.

What is one of the services the mayor and council provide?

• Looking after roads

• Building houses

• Selling food

• Teaching classes

What is one of the community services mentioned?

• Libraries

• Restaurants

• Movie theaters

• Shopping malls

What is a ballot used for?

• To play games

• To vote for leaders

• To build libraries

• To protect people.

What might a community need according to the text?

• More schools

• New playground equipment

• More shops

• More cars