Levels of Government
Explore the different levels of government in the United States: local, state, and national. Learn about their roles and responsibilities.
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Levels of Government
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the different levels of government.
1. Which level of government is responsible for things like schools, roads, and parks in your town or city?
National Government
State Government
Local Government
International Government
2. The President of the United States is part of which level of government?
Local Government
State Government
National Government
Community Government
3. The three main levels of government in the United States are local, state, and .
4. A is an example of a leader in local government.
5. State governments create laws that apply to everyone in the entire country.
True
False
6. The national government is in charge of printing money and declaring war.
True
False
7. Give an example of something the local government does to help your community.
8. What is one difference between the responsibilities of the state government and the national government?
Match each level of government with one of its responsibilities.
9. Local Government
a. Interstate highways
10. State Government
b. Public libraries
11. National Government
c. Driver's licenses
This is an image of government buildings. Government buildings are where elected officials work to make decisions for the people.
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