U5_Lesson 1 Self-Check



Check your knowledge by answering these questions about the why we have local governments.
1. Identify three services local governments provide.

Local governments provide services such as public transportation, streets and roads, libraries, animal control, parks and recreation, garbage disposal, fire and ambulances, services for senior citizens, etc.
2.  How do local governments get the money they need to provide services?

Local governments get the money they need by collecting taxes.
3.  What is revenue?

Revenue is the money the government gets.
4.  What are expenditures?

Expenditures are the money the government spends on services.
5.  What is a bylaw?

A bylaw is a law made by a local government that applies only in that community.
6.  How is a bylaw made?

Bylaws are introduced by a councillor at a council meeting and voted on by the local council.
7.  Are bylaws made by consensus?

Bylaws are not made by consensus, but by voting.
8.  Why do we have local government as well as the Canadian government?

We have local governments because local people know their communities best, and chances to participate are provided by having local governments.