Local Government

Grade 3 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Look at the map. The slide in the park is broken. Which group fixes it?

   • the fire department
   • the school board
   • the parks department
2. 2.

   Who leads a city's government?

   • the fire chief
   • the mayor
   • the head librarian
3. 3.

   Which group makes the rules for a town's public schools?

   • the school board
   • the public works department
   • the fire department
4. 4.

   Which of these is a job for a local government?

   • choosing a family's dinner
   • fixing a hole in a town street
   • picking a child's bedtime
5. 5.

   Look at the map. A big hole opened in Main Street. Which group fixes the street?

   • the public works department
   • the parks department
   • the police department
6. 6.

   What does the fire department do?

   • plans the school year
   • fixes holes in the streets
   • puts out fires and helps in emergencies
7. 7.

   What does the city council do?

   • puts out fires in homes
   • teaches classes at school
   • votes on town rules and spending
8. 8.

   How does a town pay for its parks and roads?

   • with money the fire department earns
   • with money from selling the parks
   • with tax money people pay
9. 9.

   Look at the map. Who decides the first day of the year for the school?

   • the school board
   • the public works department
   • the police department
10. 10.

    Which department keeps the town's water pipes working?

    • the public works department
    • the parks department
    • the fire department