Local Government Reading Comprehension Questions

Local Government Reading Comprehension Questions

3rd Grade

7 Qs

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Local Government Reading Comprehension Questions

Local Government Reading Comprehension Questions

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

3rd Grade

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Created by

Ashley Melia

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

According to text 1, which of the following are types of services a municipal government would provide?

state road repairs

healthcare and education

garbage collection and clean water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In paragraph 2 of text #2, how does local government keep the community safe?

They hire a city manager to create a budget.

They work with the city's law enforcement and fire response teams.

They appoint people to teach safety classes.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Based on information from both passages, the job of a mayor is compared to the job of

the president

city manager

police chief and fire chief

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In paragraph 4 of text #1, what does the work ordinances mean?

a law, rule, or regulation

a loud noise

an emergency or threat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What can the reader conclude about a city council after reading both passages?

The city council meets with governments from other countries.

The city council helps people learn how to be healthier.

The city council makes laws, hires the city manager, and helps residents solve problems.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In text #1, how is local government different from state and federal government?

They have different jobs and work on projects that are local to the city or town.

They are organized the same.

They make special laws and work with many different people.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

According to text #2, what is the role of the city manager in local government?

They hire a police chief and fire chief

They help make a budget and ensure that essential services are working well.

They serve as the leader of the city council.