Engaging With Local Leaders and Community Services

The video explains the concept of local government, its roles, and responsibilities in managing community services like schools, libraries, and public safety. It highlights the roles of the mayor and council in local governance and how they collaborate with county and state governments. The state government is described, including its law-making process and budget management. The video concludes by encouraging community involvement in local governance.

Why is it important to be involved in local government?

• To understand global politics

• To increase personal wealth

• To avoid paying taxes

• To help improve the community

What is one of the main functions of local government?

• Setting federal interest rates

• Running international trade

• Managing national defense

• Organizing public transportation

Who is typically the elected leader of a town or city?

• Senator

• Mayor

• President

• Governor

What is the role of a council in local government?

• To regulate the stock market

• To oversee national parks

• To make laws and help run the community

• To manage international relations

What is the primary role of the state government?

• To control the national budget

• To oversee city councils

• To set laws for the state

• To manage local schools

Who decides which state laws to approve?

• The Governor

• The President

• The Mayor

• The Council

What is one responsibility of the state government?

• Managing local libraries

• Running state colleges and universities

• Organizing city events

• Setting international trade policies

Why might state laws differ from one another?

• Due to local government decisions

• Because of international treaties

• Due to federal regulations

• Because each state has its own government

What is an example of a state law that can vary?

• Income tax rates

• Helmet laws for biking

• National defense policies

• Public transportation routes

What should you do if you have ideas to improve your community?

• Write to the President

• Discuss with the Mayor

• Contact international organizations

• Ignore them