Vocab 1
The large type of municipality.
City
A subdivision of state government formed to carry out state laws, collect taxes, and supervise elections.
County
All local governments are established by and receive their powers from the?
All local governments are established by and receive their powers from the State Government
What is discussed at early town meetings?
The town's business was discussed.
Where did early civil townships begin and when?
The Midwest is where early civil townships began and it started in the 1800’s
A basic plan of government granted by state legislatures of local governments.
Charter
A unit of local government that maintains local roads and rural schools within counties.
Township
A local government body that has both legislative and executive powers.
Commission
If people living in a certain area have a special need, the state legislature can set up a?
Special district.
What are some services our local government provides?
Road repair, Street cleaning, Electricity, running water, sewage systems, schools, snow removal, police, and fire protection.
A unit of local government that is incorporated by the state and has a large degree of self-government
Municipality.
A unit of local government set up to provide a specific service.
Special District
The lawmaking body of a city.
City Council
What is the largest form of local government?
City is the largest form of local government.
Under home rule, a city has the power to?
Write and amend its own municipal charter.
The power of a city to write its own municipal charter and to manage its own affairs.
Home rule
Regulations that govern a local government unit.
Ordinances
Who enforces the law at the county level of government?
The sheriff enforces the law at the county level of government
Federal funds given to the state and local governments for specific projects are what?
Grants-in-aids are federal funds given to the state and local governments for specific projects.
What are the forms of city government?
Mayor- manager.
Federal funds given to state and local governments for special projects.
Grants-in-aid
Federal funds given to state and local governments for broad purposes.
Block grants
In a county where there is no leader for the executive branch of government, who shares responsibility?
Several elected county officials share the responsibility.
How does the commission form of city government work?
Three to nine elected officials, or commissioners, act as the city’s legislative and executive body. Each commissioner usually heads a city department and enforces laws related to that department.
Why do state governments establish state licensing boards?
State governments establish state licensing boards to ensure that communities have qualified professional workers who meet certain standards.