Citizenship
What is a right you are entitled to as a citizen?
Freedoms in the U.S. Constitution, full protection, voting
What group of people is at the top of the government organizational chart?
Voters
Where does a big part of the city's money come from?
tax payers
What are the three branches of the government?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
What was the movie in this class that demonstrated an individual or group of individuals having a positive effect on the your community?
(Extra 100 if you can list how it has a positive effect)
Zootopioa
Fights stereotypes, unconscious prejudice, exclusionary behavior, (commentary about bias, sexism, racism, and xenophobia).
What is a duty you are expected to fulfil as a citizen?
Valuing opinion of others, staying politically informed, respecting elected officials
Who appoints local department heads?
Major
What are three examples of a service that is supported by tax payers?
Fire dept, police dept, school, pool, library, parks & recs
Which branch is in charge of the court systems?
Judicial
Oldest town in Harris County?
"Old Town" Spring, TX
Established 1836
Oldest town in TX: Nacogdoches 1779
What are the obligations of being a citizen?
Paying taxes, obeying the law, jury duty
Who appoints city manager?
City council
Where are some places you could volunteer in the community?
CyFair Helping Hands, food bank, local animal shelter, trash pick up.
Which branch of government makes sure the laws of the United States are obeyed?
Executive
What is the worst drug abuse problem in our area? Who would you report it to if you saw someone with drugs?
Prescription Drug Abuse. The police or a responsible adult.
What is a way to show citizenship in the community?
Volunteering community service, donating to charity
Which branch of government deals with teen drug abuse?
Court System (judicial)
What are some obligations you have in the community?
Paying taxes, obeying the laws, Jury duty.
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
Who was this county named for?
John Richardson Harris
Formed in 1836
What is an example of citizenship in the school?
Peer tutoring, respecting the school property/teacher/students
Who is the county judge
Lin Hildago
As of 2014 Census estimates, Harris County had a population of 4,441,370 people.The racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 40.8% Hispanic or Latino. The population was 31.4% non-Hispanic white, 19.5% non-Hispanic black, 1.1% Native American, 7.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander
.The racial and ethnic makeup of Harris County* *based on 2014 census data
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President, President Biden
Counties are governed by this entity
The Commissioner's Court
Each Texas county has 4 precinct commissioners and a county judge. Although this body is called a court, it conducts the general business of the county and oversees financial matters. The commissioners court may hire personnel to run major departments, such as health and human services.