Describe the structure of local government and how local decisions get made
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~4 min hist.g3.f.civ.local_government.ex_01

Role Match

Prompt

Match 6 local-government roles to their function: (1) Mayor (2) Council member (3) School board member (4) Library board member (5) Historical commission (6) Department head. Choices: A executes town policies; B writes town rules and budget; C oversees the public schools; D oversees the public library; E protects local-history landmarks; F runs a specific department (police/fire/public works).

How it's presented
mode text
Answer criteria
type matching
rubric
6/6 = mastery; 5/6 = practicing
answer key
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
Hints
  1. Mayor = executes.
  2. Council = legislates.
  3. Each board oversees a specific area.
  4. Department head = specialty.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Children may confuse mayor and council - mayor executes; council legislates.
Used in lessons