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Who created local governments?
State governments
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What level of government usually provides services like water and sewer?
County government
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What purpose did the county courthouse serve in the 19th century?
It was the center of local government
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In New England counties are divided into ___________.
towns
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In what state is a county called a parish?
Louisiana
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What is a positive that can occur when residents of a community form a village?
The residents tend to receive better services
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What type of document does a city charter resemble?
A constitution
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What county official is in charge of a communty's money?
A treasurer or a finance director
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Why do many midwestern townships look to be square on a map?
Because they were set up in 6 mile by 6 mile blocks
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Name the smallest unit of local government.
A village
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What is a short term plan? Provide an example.
A short term plan is a plan that takes about 1 year to complete. A possible example could be the decision to build a bridge.
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Who controls public education?
State governments
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What do government tuition vouchers do?
They allow parents to send their children to private schools.
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Name the primary crime-fighting force in the United States.
Urban police
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What does the EPA do?
They try to reduce pollution
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Provide an example of conservation.
Instead of using plastic bags at Publix an individual brings their own cloth bags.
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What is a long term plan? Provide an example.
A plan that can take 10 or more years to complete. An example could include a plan to reduce pollution.
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Where does most pollution in the United States come from?
Cars and trucks
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What is a positive associated with the 'No Child Left Behind' Act?
Increased funding for public education
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Why do some school districts have more money than others?
Because of property tax revenue
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Where does most crime occur in the United States? Provide an example.
In large cities. New York City
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What are three drawbacks associated with welfare programs?
They are expensive, they can foster dependency, they can reduce an individuals self worth
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What did the Clean Air Act of 1970 do?
It set emission standards for cars and factories
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What is environmentalism? Provide an example.
Environmentalism is caring for the environment. An example could include picking up trash on the side of the road.
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List three ways one could reduce air pollution.
1-carpool; 2-ride your bike/walk to work; 3-make use of public transportation
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