| Term | Definition |
|---|
| What is the governor? | the head of each state's government |
| How is the governor elected? | by the people of the state |
| What is a local government? | the government of each city or community |
| Who runs the local government? | the mayor |
| What is a city council? | a group of people who make the laws for the city |
| What are some things local governments take care of? | potholes, parking, and parks |
| What are town meetings? | a type of local government |
| Why do people attend town meetings? | to decide on laws and rules that are important to their community |
| Why do people do research? | To find the information they need |
| What do you usually find in reference books? | lots of facts |
| What are guide words? | They tell the first and last subjects on a page |
| What is nonfiction? | books about real people, places, and events |
| Are biographies fiction or nonfiction? | nonfiction |
| What is fiction? | Made-up stories of people, places, and events |
| What are encyclopedias? | Sets of books with many facts about people, places, things, and events |
| What do you call the person who wrote the book? | an author |
| What are you promising when you say the Pledge of Allegiance? | To be loyal to America |
| These are examples of helping your community | picking up litter, help someone cross the street |
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