Lesson 23 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareCity, County, State, and Nation
In the United States, government is organized into different levels: city, county, state, and national.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
In the United States, government is organized into different levels: city, county, state, and national. The city government takes care of local issues like parks and police. The county government manages larger areas and services like schools and transportation. The state government handles laws and services for the entire state, while the national government takes care of the whole country. Each level of government has its own important responsibilities.
Key Facts
City governments manage local issues.
County governments cover larger areas and services.
The national government takes care of the whole country.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the city government manage?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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