Local gov't and taxes
How do city governments get revenue? (1 way)
taxes, fees, grants
What is one-way citizens can participate in the political process?
voting, participate in political discussions, signing petitions, protesting, contributing money to campaign, lobbying
Purposely spreading incorrect information with the intent to harm in the news is called what?
disinformation
Mayor of NY
Zohran Mamdani
King controls the government
Monarchy
What is one service local governments provide for their constituents?
education, emergency services, police, fire, health and welfare, parks, garbage collection, sewage, utilities, etc
This activist was taken in ICE custody for visa violations but also for supporting Palestine and was in custody for over 100 days
Leqaa Kordia
spreading wrong information without intent to harm is called what?
misinformation
Governor of NJ
Mikie Sherill
2nd president of the U.S
Thomas Jefferson
Most towns spend the most on this service?
educaiton/schools
Name one leader of the Civil Rights movement
MLK, Malcolm X, Huey Newton, Bobby Seale
This is the communication of information to spread certain ideas, beliefs, or practices and shape public opinion
Propaganda
VP of the U.S
JD Vance
Which branch controls the budget?
Legislative.
What are two mandatory deductions taken from your income?
SS, Medicare, Federal income tax, state income tax
Vietnam War
This is ways of talking about an organization or a news story or an issue that makes it the "good guy" and can shape public understanding
Media Spin
One NJ senator
Cory Booker, Andy Kim
How many members are on the Supreme Court?
9
What are two possible structures for local government?
mayor-council, council-manager, Commission plan
What did the Voting Rights Act prohibit?
racial discrimination in voting.
Interpreting information in a way that supports what you already believe
confirmation bias
Mike Johnson
What does FICA stand for?
Federal Insurance Contributions Act