Services
Name one consideration when deciding where to build certain stores, factories and homes. Why?
Student answer
What is the main source of government income that is gained by charging for necessary services such as street work and public safety
Taxes
A board of education
What's the difference between death and taxes
Congress doesn't meet twice a year to make death worse
Name a utility service and why it's important
Student Answer
What is it called when the government takes out a loan from the bank or sells bonds
Borrowing
What are Utilities
Things like electricity, water and sewage provided by the local government
if con is the opposite of pro what's the opposite of progress
congress
How do Local governments provide education services
They provide k-12 public schools and in some cases a 2 year college
What is it called when the government shares revenue across multiple levels (federal, state and local)
Shared revenue
What are zoning laws
Whats the difference between a mugger and a politican
One is honest about robbing you
How do local governments provide health and welfare services
Through public housing, free clinics and supportive income
What is it called when a city purposely limits the amount of money they spend on things
Limiting revenue
What is a block grant
A permanent source of income from the state or federal government to local governments
What do you call a corrupt lawyer
A Senator
How do Local governments help with public safety
Police and fire departments as well as EMTs
What is a source of government income that relies on tolls, tickets to beaches/parks and government businesses
Service charges and profits
What are businesses that are run by the government
Government businesses
How many congressmen does it take to change a light bulb?
Three- one to to talk about changing it, one to change it and one to change it back