Freedoms in the U.S. Constitution, full protection, voting
100
What group of people is at the top of the government organizational chart?
Voters
100
Where does a big part of the city's money come from?
tax payers
100
What are the three branches of the government?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
100
How many people live in the Tri-Cities area?
Over 600,000
200
States are divided into counties and counties are divided into what?
Towns or districts.
200
Who appoints local department heads?
Mayor
200
What are three examples of a service that is supported by tax payers?
Fire dept, police dept, school, pool, library, parks & recs
200
Which department is in charge of the court systems?
Judicial
200
What is the oldest town in TN?
Jonesborough
300
What are the obligations of being a citizen?
Paying taxes, obeying the law, jury duty
300
Who appoints city manager?
Council
300
Where are some places you could volunteer in the community?
Habitat for Hummanity, local animal shelter, trash pick up.
300
Which branch of government has the ability to veto a law?
Executive
300
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.
400
What is a way to show citizenship in the community?
Volunteering community service, donating to charity
400
Which local branch of government deals with teen drug abuse?
Judicial
400
What are some obligations you have in the community?
Paying taxes, obeying the laws, Jury duty.
400
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
400
Who was this county named for?
George Washington
500
What is an example of citizenship in the school?
Peer tutoring, respecting the school property/teacher/students
500
What county government structure has citizens elect officials from their township or district to represent them on a board of commisioners?
county board
county board
500
What services does Goodwill provide?
job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs