Chapter 1
Who makes the rules at school?
Adults
City
Local
Who is the president of the United States of America?
President Trump
Who makes the law for the community?
Adults
How is the mayor chosen?
Elected by citizens.
Elect
Who is the mayor of Rochester?
Why are there rules in school?
To keep safe and help students to learn.
Which 2 groups makes laws for the local government?
Mayor and representative
Meaning: you have this when you are legally born in a country or have it changed when you take a test.
Citizen
What is the name of the group of people who settled in the 13 Colonies?
Colonist
Why are their laws in a community?
To keep people safe and allow people to do things.
Who makes sure people follow the laws and solves problems about the laws?
Judge(s)
Meaning: a person who is the leader of the local government
Mayor
What does the government do?
Make laws and decisions for the community.
How are the local government and school similar?
Both have adults who make rules. The rules are there to help people be safe.
Name 3 jobs that are part of local government.
(Not included: Mayor, representatives, and judges)
Firefighters, trash collectors, police, park workers, librarians, teacher
A person elected to share a communities ideas or help to create laws
Representative
How does the government pay for jobs in local government?
Taxes