State and Local Government

What is a local government?

•  A local government sets rules and is run by the state.

• A local government sets rules and is run by the community.

When something is local, what area does it belong to? 

• country

• state

• continent 

• town or city

How does a community pay services used within a community?

• People give money to the mayor. 

• People pay taxes.

• The peo don't pay anything. 

Who is the leader of the local government?

• president

• city council

• mayor

• governor

Can different states have different laws?

• No, they cannot have different laws. 

• Yes, they can have different laws.