WorksheetsLocal Government
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which leader usually runs a city and helps make and enforce local laws?
County judge
President of the country
Mayor of the city
Governor of the state
What is one service local governments provide to keep communities running?
Building space rockets
Collecting trash
Printing national money
Making international treaties
Counties, towns, and cities are parts of which level of government?
Private business level
International government level
Local government level
Federal government level
Choose the services that local governments manage for residents.
Drinking water and public transportation
National defense and the army
Police and fire departments
Public schools and libraries
Who chooses local government leaders for their community?
Business owners only
Only the governor
Judges from other states
Citizens who live there
Which statement describes how state and local governments work together for schools?
Local boards write federal laws
The state teaches every class
The state sets learning goals and funds schools
Only cities hire teachers without state help
Why is cooperation between state and local governments important for public schools?
Schools need both rules and money
Schools only need new playgrounds
Schools are taught by federal leaders
Schools are run by private companies
Which level of government helps with building and maintaining state highways?
Only school districts
State and local governments
Only federal government
Only local governments
What role does the federal government have with roads across the states?
Gives money to states for roads
Repairs only city streets
Hires every crossing guard
Runs all county road crews
Match each level of government to one responsibility.
Local: collects trash and maintains parks
State: sets curriculum and supports schools
Federal: gives funds for state roads
International: manages city bus routes
Which level of government is responsible for providing police and fire protection in most communities?
Federal government
State government
International government
Local government
Who decides how local tax money is spent in a city or town?
Local government leaders
Federal judges
State senators
Citizens from other states
What is one way state governments support local communities?
By printing national currency
By running international trade
By setting education standards
By electing local mayors
