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Civics: Elementary School: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Quiz - Local Democracy (Questions)

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Local democracy is a political system. Democracy is a political system in which the people vote on issues affecting their country. Local democracy is where people vote on issues affecting their local area. Local elections are held regularly and people attend a polling station in order to cast their vote.

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When you are nearing the voting age, it’s important to know what each political party represents so that you can make an informed decision when you vote. That’s a good few years in the future, so for now just concentrate on trying to do your best in this quiz about local democracy!

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What is the name of the organization that is responsible for our community?

[ ]	Council
[ ]	County
[ ]	Country
[ ]	Court

What is the name of the people who represent us in the council?

[ ]	Counties
[ ]	Councillors
[ ]	Counts
[ ]	Courtiers

How are councilors chosen?

[ ]	Chosen by mayor
[ ]	Voted for by people of the community in local elections
[ ]	Voted for by council workers
[ ]	Voted for by other councilors

What do councilors do?

[ ]	They empty our bins
[ ]	They debate and vote on issues concerning the community
[ ]	They keep parks and gardens tidy
[ ]	They work for the mayor

How often are local elections held?

[ ]	Every year
[ ]	Every month
[ ]	Every 10 years
[ ]	Every 4 years

How old do you need to be to vote in a local election?

[ ]	16
[ ]	17
[ ]	18
[ ]	21

What two types of mayor are there?

[ ]	Hereditary and ejected
[ ]	Ceremonial and hereditary
[ ]	Elected and hereditary
[ ]	Ceremonial and elected

Who chooses a ceremonial mayor?

[ ]	Councillors
[ ]	People in the community
[ ]	Council workers
[ ]	Adult males in the community

Who can attend council meetings?

[ ]	Councillors
[ ]	Councilors and general public
[ ]	General public and council workers
[ ]	Anyone

10.

Which is not a council service?

[ ]	Road sweeping
[ ]	Train service
[ ]	Refuse collection
[ ]	Parks and gardens

Civics: Elementary School: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Quiz - Local Democracy (Answers)

What is the name of the organization that is responsible for our community?

[x]	Council
[ ]	County
[ ]	Country
[ ]	Court

Make sure you don't get this word confused with counsel

What is the name of the people who represent us in the council?

[ ]	Counties
[x]	Councillors
[ ]	Counts
[ ]	Courtiers

Counselors is also a word which sounds the same but has a different meaning

How are councilors chosen?

[ ]	Chosen by mayor
[x]	Voted for by people of the community in local elections
[ ]	Voted for by council workers
[ ]	Voted for by other councilors

There are hundreds of councils in the UK

What do councilors do?

[ ]	They empty our bins
[x]	They debate and vote on issues concerning the community
[ ]	They keep parks and gardens tidy
[ ]	They work for the mayor

It is council workers that deliver our services such as emptying our bins

How often are local elections held?

[ ]	Every year
[ ]	Every month
[ ]	Every 10 years
[x]	Every 4 years

You will know when an election is due as people put up posters and placards

How old do you need to be to vote in a local election?

[ ]	16
[ ]	17
[x]	18
[ ]	21

You can drive a car at 17 but you have to wait another year to vote!

What two types of mayor are there?

[ ]	Hereditary and ejected
[ ]	Ceremonial and hereditary
[ ]	Elected and hereditary
[x]	Ceremonial and elected

Ceremonial mayors have no powers while elected mayors can make decisions

Who chooses a ceremonial mayor?

[x]	Councillors
[ ]	People in the community
[ ]	Council workers
[ ]	Adult males in the community

Have you ever seen your local ceremonial mayor?

Who can attend council meetings?

[ ]	Councillors
[ ]	Councilors and general public
[ ]	General public and council workers
[x]	Anyone

No one is turned away

10.

Which is not a council service?

[ ]	Road sweeping
[x]	Train service
[ ]	Refuse collection
[ ]	Parks and gardens

The council are responsible for looking after the local parks and public gardens