Where does the money for libraries and roads really come from? Third graders tackle multiple-choice questions about the main job of the state legislature, the source of public-service funding, the city council's partnership with the mayor, and why voting matters in a democracy. Then they fill in answers about local laws, the voting age of 18, highways built with state taxes, and how the mayor and city council share city government.
These tougher questions push kids past memorizing titles and into real reasoning about how government decisions get made.
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Government: Local and State
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. What is the main job of the state legislature?
A) to lead the city
B) to write and pass state laws
C) to collect trash
D) to run the fire department
2. Where does most of the money for public services come from?
A) donations from businesses
B) the mayor's personal savings
C) taxes paid by citizens
D) fines from parking tickets only
3. Which group works with the mayor to make decisions for a city?
A) the state legislature
B) the city council
C) the governor's staff
D) the president's cabinet
4. Why is voting important in a democracy?
A) It lets people earn extra money.
B) It gives citizens a voice in choosing leaders.
C) It allows children to skip school.
D) It helps the governor collect taxes.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The city council passes laws that apply only to the local community.
2. Citizens who are 18 or older have the right to vote in elections.
3. The state government uses tax money to build and maintain highways.
4. Members of the state legislature are chosen by the people through voting.
5. The mayor and the city council together make up a city's government.
Government: Local and State
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. What is the main job of the state legislature?
A) to lead the city
B) to write and pass state laws
C) to collect trash
D) to run the fire department
2. Where does most of the money for public services come from?
A) donations from businesses
B) the mayor's personal savings
C) taxes paid by citizens
D) fines from parking tickets only
3. Which group works with the mayor to make decisions for a city?
A) the state legislature
B) the city council
C) the governor's staff
D) the president's cabinet
4. Why is voting important in a democracy?
A) It lets people earn extra money.
B) It gives citizens a voice in choosing leaders.
C) It allows children to skip school.
D) It helps the governor collect taxes.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) The city council passes laws that apply only to the local community.
2) Citizens who are 18 or older have the right to vote in elections.
3) The state government uses tax money to build and maintain highways.
4) Members of the state legislature are chosen by the people through voting.
5) The mayor and the city council together make up a city's government.
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