Local Governments
This is a unit of local government that is incorporated by the state and has a large degree of self-government.
These include cities, towns, villages and boroughs.
municipality
A unit of government, usually larger than a village & smaller than a city.
Town
This is the largest type of municipality.
City
A change or addition to the Constitution.
Amendment
What is the name of our Superintendent?
Dr. Burrows
This is the largest type of municipality.
City
A powerful form of democracy where all citizens meet regularly to discuss town issues.
HINT: Milton has one of these.
Town Meeting
This is when a state government allows a city to manage its affairs by by creating or amending a charter.
home rule
How many Amendments in the Constitution?
27
Prior to the American Revolution, what British Governor ruled over Boston and Massachusetts?
HINT: Major Milton landmark?
Governor Hutchinson
"Hutchinson Field"
The highest level of local government where states are divided into sections to carry out laws, collect taxes, & supervise elections.
County
These are parts of our country, especially in the Midwest, where land was divided into square units, so people could set up local governments.
Townships
This is the Chief Executive Officer of a state.
Mayor
"No Troops In My Home" Amendment.
Amendment 3
What singer was known as the "Godfather of Soul"?
James Brown
This person within a county commands deputies & office staff. They are responsible for arresting lawbreakers & carries out orders of county courts.
Shefiff
A unit of government formed to meet specific needs including fire protection, libraries, parks, public transportation, and sewerage disposal.
HINT: May include several cities
Special District
The Legislative Branch for a city.
City Council
Nickname for 8th Amendment?
No cruel or unusual punishment.
Name one of the two female highest scorers in U.S. soccer history.
Amy Wambach
Mia Hamm
These are regulations & rules created by local governments.
ordinances
When communities have large growth, they can establish a self-governing municipality.
HINT: Usually in rural communities.
borough
This person is appointed by a city council to run city departments.
Council Manager
The ist Ten Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. Which TWO states had DEMANDED there be a Bill of Rights to our Constitution or they would not ratify?
Massachusetts & Virginia
The president served 3+ terms in office. He died while serving his fourth term.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt