Taxes
A tax on things you buy like clothes or toys.
Sales tax
Who is our president?
Donald Trump
The governor is in charge of a
state
What do firefighters do?
Fight fires and help people in emergencies.
When you follow the rules, share, and help others, you're being a good what?
Citizen
Why do people pay taxes?
To help pay for government services like roads, schools, and police stations.
The president is the leader of
The country
The mayor is in charge of a
city
What do police officers do?
Keep people safe and make sure laws are followed.
These special rules help keep people safe and tell us what we can or cannot do.
Laws
A tax on your home or land.
Property tax
Voting
Who is our governor?
Greg Abbott
This is the place where kids go to learn reading, math, and more. It is run by the government.
Public school
This person works in court to help manage conflict.
A judge
Who collects taxes from people?
The government
How many years is each presidential term?
4 years
Who is the mayor of Houston?
John Whitmire
Would a grocery store be considered a government service?
No
Stop signs establish
Order
A tax that comes out of an adult's paycheck.
Income tax
What does commander and chief mean?
The person who controls the military
The governor of Texas is __________. The mayor of Houston is __________.
Greg Abbott
John Whitmire
How are government services funded?
Taxes
Seatbelts provide
Security