Leaders in the Community
Communities Have Governments
Community Governments Provide Services
Branches and Levels of Government
Skills
100
What is the name of the community center Jane Addams founded in Chicago?
Hull House
100
What is a conflict?
A disagreement
100
What is the extra money that people pay when they buy something?
Sales Tax
100
How many branches of government do we have?
Three
100
What is another word for a border?
Boundary
200
What term means, "the good of everyone in a community?"
Common Good
200
How many citizens usually make up a jury?
Between 6 and 12 citizens
200
What is the money paid to the government by people who own land and buildings in a community?
Property Tax
200
What is the responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
They make the laws.
200
What is a compromise?
When each person gives up AND gets some of what he or she wants
300
Which of these is NOT an example of public service? A. Voting B. Acting as a volunteer C. Collecting food for those in need D. Acting as a community leader
A. Voting
300
Why do we have laws?
To keep order, keep us safe, and help people know what to do and what not to do
300
What is any hobby, activity, or sport done for enjoyment after school or work?
Recreation
300
What is the responsibility of the Executive Branch?
They see that the laws are obeyed.
300
Who is a mediator?
A person who helps people settle a disagreement
400
How do we usually choose the mayor, judges, and other members of the city or town government?
We elect them. (choose by voting)
400
What is the difference between public property and private property? What is an example of each?
Public property belongs to everyone in a community. Examples are parks, streets, and some libraries and museums. Private property belongs to one person or group of people. Examples are homes, businesses, and farms.
400
What does the Board of Education do?
They make decisions and help to solve problems for the community's schools.
400
What is the responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
They decide whether laws are fair and if laws have been carried out fairly.
400
Look at pages 96 and 97. What is the capital of Tennessee?
Nashville
500
Why can government leaders appoint (name) people to certain jobs?
The citizens give them the authority (power) to do so.
500
How does a judge settle a conflict?
The judge listens to both sides of the disagreement and tells the people what they must do to get along.
500
What are some government services?
Safety and health (police and fire departments, health clinics); public education (schools and libraries); parks and recreation (swimming pools, sports fields and courts, camps); public works (garbage collection, street sweeping, clean water)
500
Where are the laws for a county made?
The county seat
500
Look at pages 96-97. Which states border Texas?
New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana
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