Chapter 11.1
Discover How Local Government Helps Your Community Every Day
You will learn who runs your town, what services they provide, and how rules called bylaws keep your community safe and clean.
What You'll Learn
You will learn that the mayor leads your local government.
You will discover bylaws are special rules for your community.
You will explore services like parks, libraries, and garbage collection.
You will understand taxes help pay for your community services.
What You'll Practice
1
You will identify who makes rules for your town or city.
2
You will match community services to your local government's responsibilities.
3
You will explain why bylaws and elections matter in your community.
Why This Matters
Understanding how local government works helps you recognize the services that keep your community safe, clean, and a great place to live every day.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Local Government
Mayor
Bylaws
Community Services
Municipality
NS Curriculum Aligned
