Understanding Government and Citizenship

What is the main role of the local government in your community?

• To make national laws

• To provide local services like police and fire protection

• To manage international relations

• To print money

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TX.§113.14.B.7C

Which of the following is a service provided by the state government?

• National defense

• Public education

• International trade

• Space exploration

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TX.§113.14.B.7C

Describe one way the national government is different from the local government.

• The national government provides local police services.

• The national government makes laws for the entire country.

• The national government collects local taxes.

• The national government manages city parks.

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TX.§113.14.B.7A

Identify a characteristic of good citizenship.

• Ignoring community issues

• Voting in elections

• Littering in public places

• Disrespecting others

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TX.§113.14.B.9A

Why is it important for citizens to educate themselves about government issues?

• To ignore the responsibilities of citizenship

• To make informed decisions when voting

• To avoid participating in government

• To follow others blindly

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TX.§113.14.B.9A

Which of the following is a responsibility of the national government?

• Maintaining local parks

• Printing and managing currency

• Providing local fire services

• Organizing community events

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TX.§113.14.B.7A

Explain how local governments can impact daily life in a community.

• By creating international laws

• By providing services like waste collection and road maintenance

• By managing national defense

• By controlling the national economy

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TX.§113.14.B.7C

What is one way citizens can hold public officials accountable?

• By ignoring their actions

• By respectfully questioning their decisions

• By avoiding voting

• By spreading false information

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TX.§113.14.B.9A

Which of the following is a characteristic of good citizenship?

• Truthfulness

• Dishonesty

• Irresponsibility

• Disrespect

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TX.§113.14.B.9A

How does the state government differ from the national government?

• The state government manages international relations.

• The state government provides services like education and transportation.

• The state government prints money.

• The state government conducts foreign policy.

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TX.§113.14.B.7A