Activity 3 (Intro to Civics)

What is the closest government to the people?

• State government

• Federal government

• Local government

• International government

Who runs the local government?

• Mayors, city councils, or county commissioners

• Presidents

• Governors

• Senators

Which of the following is a responsibility of local government?

• National defense

• Police and fire departments

• Printing money

• Foreign policy

Local government is responsible for ________ collection.

• garbage

• mail

• water

• electricity

Local government is responsible for public schools.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of local government?

• Local parks and recreation

• Public schools

• Local roads and sidewalks

• Declaring war

Local government makes decisions that directly affect your ________.

• community

• country

• planet

• continent

Who leads the state government?

• Governor

• President

• Chief Justice

• Mayor

What is the main law-making body in a state called?

• State legislature

• State court

• Governor's office

• State police

Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of state government?

• State highways and roads

• State parks

• Federal military bases

• Public universities