The State Government and Its Citizens (U3,W2,L4)

Use the word "indispensable" in a sentence about the state government. Think of the text "The State Government and Its Citizens"

What details support the main idea (p.14 Transportation)?

"State governments take care of state infrastructure, such as roads, highways, and public transportation."

• "One part of the state's infrastructure is transportation."

• "An infrastructure is the base or foundation of a system."

• "Roads, highways, and public transportation greatly affect state citizens who use them to get work and ship goods."

• "This is a critical responsibility of state governments."

Choose the correct definition for the word "indispensable":

• the base or foundation of a system

• something that is necessary or needed

• rights, powers, or freedoms citizens have

• a part of the state's infrastructure

Choose the correct definition for the word "infrastructure":

• something that is necessary or needed

• assigned to someone else

• base or foundation of a system of public works

• important or necessary

Based on our text, decide if this statement is true or false:

"It is the responsibility of private companies to build and maintain roads and highways."

• True
• False

Answer explanation

It is the state government's responsibility to build and maintain roads and highways, which allows people to travel and transport safely. States collect taxes and tolls to help pay for this work.