How does a bill become a law, and what can a governor do to stop one? Third graders fill in sentences about the mayor working with the city council, the governor's veto power, sanitation workers paid by local government, and council meetings where neighbors share opinions. The matching section pairs Governor, Mayor, State legislature, and City council with their real responsibilities, like leading a city or writing state laws.
Knowing these roles helps kids follow news stories about elections, taxes, and laws happening right where they live.
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Government: Local and State
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The mayor works with the city council to run the city government.
2. Citizens have the right and responsibility to vote in elections.
3. State taxes pay for highways, state parks, and public universities.
4. The governor can veto, or reject, a bill passed by the legislature.
5. Firefighters and sanitation workers are paid by local government.
6. A bill is a written proposal for a new law.
7. The city council holds meetings to hear what community members think.
8. Every state in the United States has its own governor.
9. Following laws is a responsibility shared by all citizens.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Governor
→ Leads the state government
Helps the mayor govern the city
Mayor
→ Leads a city or town
Writes laws for the state
State legislature
→ Writes laws for the state
Leads a city or town
City council
→ Helps the mayor govern the city
Leads the state government
Government: Local and State
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) The mayor works with the city council to run the city government.
2) Citizens have the right and responsibility to vote in elections.
3) State taxes pay for highways, state parks, and public universities.
4) The governor can veto, or reject, a bill passed by the legislature.
5) Firefighters and sanitation workers are paid by local government.
6) A bill is a written proposal for a new law.
7) The city council holds meetings to hear what community members think.
8) Every state in the United States has its own governor.
9) Following laws is a responsibility shared by all citizens.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
Governor
→ Leads the state government
Helps the mayor govern the city
Mayor
→ Leads a city or town
Writes laws for the state
State legislature
→ Writes laws for the state
Leads a city or town
City council
→ Helps the mayor govern the city
Leads the state government
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