Lesson 67 of 84 · Local and State Government
⭐ 30 XPLocal Government: Mayor and City Council
Local government is an important part of how our community works, and it includes leaders like the mayor and the city council.
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Local government is an important part of how our community works, and it includes leaders like the mayor and the city council. The mayor is the person who helps make decisions for the city, while the city council is a group of people who work together to create laws and help the community. They listen to the needs of the people and make changes to improve our town or city, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard.
Key Facts
The mayor helps make decisions for the city.
The city council creates laws for the community.
Local government listens to the needs of the people.
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Question 1
1 of 2Who helps make decisions for the city?
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