Local Government
Who is the leader of a city or town?
Mayor
Who is the leader of a state?
Governor
Who is the commander-in-chief of the U.S. military?
President
Name one responsibility of citizens in the U.S.
Voting, obeying laws, paying taxes…
What does it mean to be a "good citizen'?
- Help the community
-Follow Rules
- Respect Others
Name one service your city provides to residents.
Trash collection, police, fire department, libraries, parks…
Name one responsibility of state government.
Roads/highways, schools, state parks, state police…
Name one program the federal government provides for citizens.
Social Security, disaster relief, federal highways, postal service…
What is the difference between a duty and a responsibility?
Duty = required;
Responsibility = encouraged/voluntary
You see trash on the ground at school. What is the good citizen thing to do?
-Pick it up
-Tell a teacher
-Take responsibility
Your city council passes a law that affects your school. What level of government is this?
Local government
A state law requires all students to wear seatbelts. What level of government made this law?
State government
Which level of government makes laws that apply to all 50 states?
Federal government
You want to help improve your school by joining a student council. Is this a duty or a responsibility?
Responsibility
What is one way to show respect during class discussions?
Listen
Do not interrupt
Value others opinion
What is a city council’s main job?
Make local laws/ordinances
What does the state legislature do?
Makes state laws
What does Congress do?
Makes federal laws
Name one way citizens can influence government decisions besides voting.
Petitions, letters, protests, attending meetings
What’s one responsibility you have at school that’s like a citizen’s responsibility in a country?
Following rules, respecting others, or participating in decisions.
If citizens disagree with a local law, what can they do to influence change?
Attend council meetings, petition, vote in local elections
Name one way the state government raises money for schools and roads.
State taxes (income, sales, property)
Name two powers that only the federal government has.
Print money, declare war, make treaties, regulate trade between states
What responsibility do citizens have when serving on a jury?
Listen to evidence, make a fair decision
Explain why good citizens don’t just follow laws—they also get involved.
Because democracy works best when people participate, help others, and care about the community.