municipal government

Examines the role of the city council in local governments, and looks at the types of tasks done by council members.

Explores a typical day in the work of the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani, describing many of the activities that make up his busy schedule.

A biography of Rudy Giuliani, discussing his early life, his career in law and politics, his term as mayor of New York City, and his laudable behavior in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001.

Contains interviews with real people working in a variety of government careers in which they discuss the pros and cons of their jobs, explain their job responsibilities, and tell how they got started in their fields; and includes information about qualifications and salary ranges.

Introduces the work of a mayor, how a mayor is elected, and what a city government does for its citizens and the nation.

Brief text and photographs tell about community helpers, including firefighters, doctors, and teachers.