Chapter 4 Lesson 3: Levels of Government

Under a state constitution, what is the job of the state legislature?

• to lead the executive branch at the local level

• make laws for the state

• to lead the state's executive branch

A count of the population

• census

• governor

• collecting taxes

How do all three levels of government pay for the services they provide?

• by collecting money from the Native Americans

• by collecting money from other levels of government

• by collecting taxes from citizens

a legal document that describes the powers of local government

• governor

• charter

• mayor

a group that makes laws

• council

• census

• charter

How does the U.S. government most help its people?

• It makes all of the decisions for them.

• It keeps the streets clear of snow.

• It provides services they cannot provide themselves.

the head of the state's executive branch; elected by the people of a state

• mayor

• governor

• charter

How do local, state, and national governments work together?

• They build bridges, roads, and buildings. They all collect taxes to pay for services.

• They repair houses.

• They write legal documents.

the leader of a community

• president

• governor

• mayor

What grade are you in?

• 10th

• 1st

• 3rd