Local Government
Aligned to C3.D2.Civ — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Local government runs a town or city — providing services like schools, parks, police, and roads — and is led by people like a mayor.
Worked example
When a town fixes potholes, builds a library, or runs the fire department, that's local government providing services with tax money.
Practice questions
- Name a service local government provides.
- Who leads a city government?
- Where does the money for services come from?
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El Gobierno Local
El gobierno local administra un pueblo o ciudad — brinda servicios como escuelas, parques, policía y carreteras — y es encabezado por personas como el presidente municipal o alcalde.
Ejemplo: Cuando un municipio repara baches, construye una biblioteca o administra el cuerpo de bomberos, eso es el gobierno local proporcionando servicios con el dinero de los impuestos.
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