Government: Local and State — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
The governor runs the fire department in your town.
Corrected: The mayor runs the fire department in your town.
The corrected sentence is: "The mayor runs the fire department in your town.". The original sentence "The governor runs the fire department in your town." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
The mayor makes laws for the entire state.
Corrected: The governor makes laws for the entire state.
The corrected sentence is: "The governor makes laws for the entire state.". The original sentence "The mayor makes laws for the entire state." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The president is in charge of your city parks.
Corrected: The mayor is in charge of your city parks.
The corrected sentence is: "The mayor is in charge of your city parks.". The original sentence "The president is in charge of your city parks." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The leader of the United States is the president.
The president is the elected leader of the federal government who leads the entire country.
2. A law is a rule that everyone must follow.
A rule or law is a regulation that all citizens must follow to keep the community safe and fair.
3. Local government keeps people safe by providing police officers.
Police officers are provided by local government to protect people and enforce laws in the community.
4. People who belong to a country are called citizens.
Citizens are people who belong to a country and have both rights and responsibilities.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Voting is one way citizens help choose their leaders.
True False
The statement is true based on local and state government concepts.
2. The president is the leader of just one city.
True False
The statement is false; check the government concept carefully.
3. Laws are rules that help keep people safe.
True False
The statement is true based on local and state government concepts.