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By state governments.
How are local governments created?
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Sewer, water, garbage collection, etc...
What are several services that are provided by county governments?
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It was the center of government.
What purpose did the county courthouse serve in the 19th century?
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They are divided into towns.
In New England what are counties divided into?
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Louisana
In what state can you find parishes?
200
Residents usually receive better services.
What is a benefit of forming a village?
200
A constitution
What type of document does a city charter resemble?
200
A treasurer or finance director
What county official is in charge of the county's money?
200
Becuase they were designed in six-mile by six-mile blocks.
Why do many midwestern townships appear square on a map?
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A village
What is the smallest unit of local government?
300
A short term plan is a plan that can be carried out in a short period of time (1 year). An example is building a school.
What is a short term plan? Give an example.
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The individual states.
Who is in charge of public education?
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They are money that is provided by the government to allow students to attend private school.
What are government tuition vouchers and what do they do?
300
Urban police
What is the name of the main crime fighting force in the United States?
300
Environmental Protection Agency. They attempt to reduce pollution.
What is the EPA and what do they do?
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Conservation is trying to conserve the world's resources. An example is limiting the amount of waste a buisness produces.
What is conservation? Provide an example.
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A long term plan usually takes 10 plus years. An example could include a plan to end pollution.
What is a long term plan? Give an example.
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Cars and trucks
Where does most pollution come from in U.S. cities?
400
Positive-new money for education Negative-mass testing
What is a positive and negative of 'No Child Left Behind'?
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Because of the amount of property tax they collect
Why do some schools have more money than others?
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In large cities. New York City
Where does most crime occur in the United States? Provide an example.
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1-people become dependent 2-reduces self worth 3-very expensive
What are three problems with welfare?
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It set emission standards for cars and factories
What did the Clean Air Act of 1970 do?
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1-Car pool 2-Ride a bike 3-Use public transportation
List three ways to reduce air pollution.
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An individual who picks up trash by the side of the road.
Give an example of environmentalism.