Local government
Whos is the mayor of our local government?
Carlton stevens
State an example of what the state government uses taxes for?
roadwork
health purposes
What are two examples of the local and state government working together?
Both help to make sure that the resident life in their community is stable and well being.
Both work in their local city or town creating buildings,parks, roads, etc.
what members of the local government are elected?
mayor and alderman
true or false: the state government establishes courts?
True
true or false: The state government and local government have shared powers called concurrent powers?
true
what is a trustee?
A person who serves on a school board
Where does the government get the money to fund their workers & public areas?
Peoples taxes
what are the 3 branches of the state government?
legislative, judicial, and executive
Name three services provided by the local government?
public transportation, parks,libraries,streets,law enforcement, medical care and waste pick up
Why does the government make laws?
to help keep order
in both local & state government who represents each government?
local- mayor
state- governor
what is bylaw?
A law created by the local government
Why does the government need to collect taxes?
to pay government workers
support comment resources
funding roads
support police and firefighters
what is one thing local and state government have in common?
They both have a legislative, executive and judicial branch