Government Review

Which of these is NOT one of the three levels of government in the US?

• state
• local
• federal
• international

How do we pay for public services?

• schools
• taxes
• doctors
• laws

Public transportation between cities and suburbs includes

• ships and airplanes
• camels and horses
• trains and buses
• bikes and motorcycles

What is the most important thing police do for the community?

• ride motorcycles
• fix broken roads
• keep the peace
• raise donation money

Firefighting is a public service when

• communities hire fire fighters
• everyone helps to put out the fire
• homeowners hire their own fire fighters
• the fire fighters are volunteers

Why do communities create parks?

• to require private owners to take care of the land
• to allow space for outdoor activities
• to create places for people to park their cars
• to keep people apart by separating neighborhoods

What is the most important job of the mayor and city council?

• to hire police officers
• to make laws for the city
• to collect taxes from schools
• to plan community events

Which department is responsible for fixing leaky water pipes?

• police department
• planning department
• public works department
• parks and recreation department

Who keeps records for the community?

• the mayor
• the governor
• the city clerk
• the city manager

A city's budget is a detailed plan for how to

• start a new business.
• spend the city's money.
• fix the city's broken roads.
• choose books for the library.