Local Government Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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.

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

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

• a law, rule, or regulation

• a loud noise

• an emergency or threat

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.

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.

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.