What is the name of the building where your community's government has its offices?
City Hall
100
Which department is responsible for making laws?
Mayor and City Council
100
Tell me one job of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Possible answers: in charge of parks and playgrounds, plans and organizes fun things for people to do (softball teams, swimming lessons, community gardens)
100
Things everyone uses are called __________________.
Public Works
100
Give me an example of a recreational activity.
Possible answers: parks, playgrounds, softball teams, swimming lessons, community garden
200
Who is the head of the city council?
Mayor
200
Which department/person keeps records for the community, takes notes during city council meetings, and helps run the city's elections?
City Clerk
200
Tell me one job of the Police Department.
Possible answers: make sure people obey laws, try to prevent crimes, teach others how to prevent crimes
200
What is the name for the areas a city is divided into?
Zones
200
Give me an example of a public work we have talked about.
Possible answers: streetlights, pipes, roads
300
How many different departments work in the City Hall?
9
300
Which department helps people in emergencies and teaches people what to do in emergency situations?
Fire Department
300
Tell me one job of the city manager:
Possible answers: make sure decisions are carried out, makes a budget, think of ways to make the city a better place, tell these ideas to the mayor and city council
300
A detailed plan for how to spend the city's money is called a ___________.
Budget
300
Give me an example of an event you could find at a public library.
Possible answers: story times, reading groups or clubs, movies, concerts
400
Name ALL the departments that work in the City Hall.
Mayor and city council, City Clerk, City Manager, Parks and Recreation Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Planning Department, Public Works Department, Public Library
400
Which department decides which changes are best for cities and towns?