In Counties Work, students learn about local government by playing a county official responding to citizen requests.

They explore questions like:

• Are citizens making sensible requests?
• Which county department can best address a citizen’s concern?
• Should taxes be raised or lowered to maintain a balanced buddget?
• How will citizens react—and what’s the best action when crisis strikes?

This game was made with support from the National Association of Counties.

Objectives -

• Simulate the role of county government, including organization, responsibilities, and services
• Identify appropriate resources and departments of county government to solve problems
• Consider how a budget and major sources of local revenue affect both services and citizens