Local and State Governments

Front

Who is elected leader of a state government?

Back

a governor

Front

What is a tax?

Back

a fee paid to the government to help pay for services

Front

Which is the responsibility of the local government?

Back

Run a fire department for the town.

Front

Who leads a local government?

Back

the mayor and the city council

Front

Which is the responsibility of the state government? Options: Set laws to keep people safe. Protect state lands, water, and animals. Build roads to connect communities across the state.

Back

ALL of the above

Front

The caption under the photograph explains where _____.

Back

state senators meet

Front

What is the meaning of the word "representatives"?

Back

lawmakers chosen by citizens

Front

Local governments are usually led by a mayor and __________.

Back

a city council

Front

How many branches of government are there?

Back

3

Front

What does the word governor mean?

Back

an elected leader of a state government