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Understanding Our Government

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Understanding Our Government

Government building with American flag

🏛️ Part 1: Government Jobs

Match each government worker to what they do. Draw a line to connect them!

Mayor
Police Officer
Firefighter
Teacher
Keeps people safe from crime
Helps children learn at school
Leads the city or town
Puts out fires and helps in emergencies

🏢 Part 2: What Does Government Do?

1. Who makes the rules for your city or town?

The mayor and city council

Your parents

Your teacher

2. What does local government help provide? (Check all that apply)

Parks and playgrounds

Fire stations

Libraries

Your favorite toy

3. Fill in the blank: Government workers help keep our community ____________ and organized.
4. Circle the correct answer: The President leads our whole (city / country).
5. Who do you call when there is an emergency?

911

Your friend

The library

✏️ Part 3: Think About It

6. Why do you think government is important? Write 2-3 sentences about how government helps people in your community.
7. If you could be a government worker, which job would you choose and why?

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