Local Government: Mayor and City Council

Mission Brief #67

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Connect the dots between past and present.

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There's always more than one side to the story.

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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.

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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

Remember these

1The mayor helps make decisions for the city.
2The city council creates laws for the community.
3Local government listens to the needs of the people.

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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Who helps make decisions for the city?

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What does the city council do?

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