“When the colonists settled in America, they quickly elected leaders and made laws to keep peace and order. This was a form of local government. Today local government is still the level of government closest to people's everyday lives. Local government provides many services. It helps protect lives and homes, and provides citizens with schools, libraries, and other important services. In Chapter 10, you will learn more about how local government works.”
Questions to think about in this chapter:
1. To identify units of local government and name the powers of each
2. To describe the duties of various county officials
3. To describe three different types of government