Chapter 2.1
Discover How Your City Government Works for You
Learn about mayors, city councils, and community helpers who make your neighborhood a great place to live and play.
What You'll Learn
You learn about mayors who lead cities and communities.
You discover how city councils make important community decisions together.
You explore city services like parks, libraries, and safety workers.
You understand how city government helps solve neighborhood problems daily.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify mayors and city council members in government stories.
2
You match community helpers with their important city government jobs.
3
You explain how city government provides services for your neighborhood.
Why This Matters
Understanding city government helps you recognize the important people and services that work every day to make your community a safe and wonderful place to live.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
City Government
Mayor
City Council
Community Services
Local Leadership
OH Curriculum Aligned
